Bangladesh women’s cricket team defeated Indonesia by 71 runs in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match yesterday on August 31, 2026.
Match Summary
- Date: August 31, 2026
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates
- Bangladesh Score: 129/8 in 20 overs (Sobhana Mostary scored 40, Shorna Akter added 31)
- Indonesia Score: 58 all out in 17.3 overs (Nahida Akter took 3 wickets for 15 runs)
- Result: Bangladesh won by 71 runs
- Player of the Match: Nahida Akter
Key Performances
- Bangladesh Batting: Sobhana Mostary scored 40 runs off 42 balls, and Shorna Akter added an unbeaten 31 runs off 18 balls.
- Indonesia Bowling: Ni Kadek Ariani took 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Ni Luh Dewi chipped in with 2 wickets for 21 runs.
- Bangladesh Bowling: Nahida Akter claimed 3 wickets for 15 runs, and Marufa Akter took 2 wickets for 6 runs to bundle out Indonesia for 58.
Bangladesh Women began their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 71-run victory over Indonesia Women on August 31, 2026. The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, where Bangladesh produced a strong all-round performance to secure an important win.
Bangladesh won the match after scoring 129/8 in their 20 overs. Indonesia struggled badly during the chase and were eventually bowled out for just 58 runs in 17.3 overs. Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings and never allowed Indonesia to build a meaningful partnership.
Sobhana Mostary Leads Bangladesh Batting
Bangladesh had a challenging start with the bat but managed to put together a competitive total. Sobhana Mostary played an important innings, scoring 40 runs from 42 balls.
Mostary provided stability to the Bangladesh innings when wickets were falling around her. Her patient knock helped Bangladesh recover and gave the team a platform from which to attack in the final overs.
Shorna Akter then provided the late acceleration Bangladesh needed. She remained unbeaten on 31 runs from just 18 balls, helping her team reach 129/8 after 20 overs.
Shorna’s aggressive approach in the final stages proved valuable, as Bangladesh managed to add important runs despite losing wickets regularly.
Indonesia Bowlers Put Bangladesh Under Pressure
Indonesia’s bowlers also deserve credit for making Bangladesh work hard for their runs. Ni Kadek Ariani was one of their best performers, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs.
Ni Luh Dewi also contributed with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 21 runs. Their efforts prevented Bangladesh from reaching an even bigger total.
However, Indonesia needed a much stronger batting performance to challenge Bangladesh’s score.
Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate the Chase
Chasing 130, Indonesia struggled from the beginning. Bangladesh’s bowling attack quickly put them under pressure, and regular wickets prevented Indonesia from building partnerships.
The standout performer was Nahida Akter, who delivered an excellent spell. She finished with 3 wickets for just 15 runs and played a major role in breaking down Indonesia’s batting order.
Marufa Akter was also highly effective. She took 2 wickets for only 6 runs, putting further pressure on Indonesia’s batters.
Indonesia eventually collapsed and were dismissed for just 58 runs in 17.3 overs. The huge difference between the two teams’ scores highlighted Bangladesh’s dominance with the ball.
Nahida Akter Named Player of the Match
For her impressive bowling performance, Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match. Her three wickets and economical spell were among the most important contributions of the game.
The victory also showed Bangladesh’s strength as a team. While Mostary and Shorna provided the key runs with the bat, Nahida and Marufa led an effective bowling attack that completely restricted Indonesia.
Bangladesh will take plenty of confidence from this result. Their ability to defend a modest total of 129 by dismissing Indonesia for only 58 was the biggest positive from the match. With both their batting and bowling departments contributing, Bangladesh have made a strong start to their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign.