Joty and Co fall short in warm-up

Tigresses suffered a heavy 72-run defeat to Queensland Fire in a rain-affected warm-up match in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Sent in to bat, Queensland Fire piled up 266 for nine from 36 overs, with captain Charli Knott and Grace Harris putting the hosts firmly in control with a 158-run third-wicket stand.

Knott smashed 94 off 64 balls, including 13 fours, while Harris struck 76 from 50 deliveries.

Bangladesh’s standout bowler was 17-year-old pacer Habiba Islam Pinky, who claimed four for 44. Three of her four wickets came by way of bowled dismissals.

Marufa Akter took two wickets, while Ritu Moni and Nahida Akter claimed one each.

Under the rain-adjusted target, the green and red women needed 269 from 36 overs but could manage only 196 for seven.

Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 68 off 67 balls, while Shabnam Mustari made 49 from 54 deliveries and Sharmin Sultana contributed 28 off 40.

Captain Joty failed to open her account, while Queensland’s Nicola Hancock returned three for 51.

Tigresses will face Australia in a three-match ODI series in Brisbane on 9, 11, and 14 October.