ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Spinners star as England Women open with win over Bangladesh in Group B

England Women began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a 21-run victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Heather Knight's side recorded 118-7, with Bangladesh hitting 97-7 in response in another low scoring opening Women’s T20 World Cup contest in tricky conditions.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge top-scored with 41 for England.

Opener Maia Bouchier was caught at mid-off for 23 and Nat Sciver-Brunt was lbw for two. Five of the wickets fell to spin with Ritu Moni impressing, dismissing captain Knight.

England produced a fine bowling performance. Linsey Smith and Charlie Dean took two wickets each for England while Sobhana Mostary was the pick of the Bangladesh batters on 44. Sciver-Brunt and Sarah Glenn also took a wicket each.

Player of the match Wyatt-Hodge’s post-match media conference is available on the ICC Media Zone.

England return to action on Monday, where they take on South Africa at the same venue.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group B schedule

Saturday 5 October, Bangladesh v England, Sharjah – England won by 21 runs

Monday 7 October, England v South Africa, Sharjah, 6pm local time/3pm UK time

Sunday 13 October, England v Scotland, Sharjah, 2pm local time/11am UK time,

Tuesday 15 October, England v West Indies, Dubai, 6pm local time/3pm UK time

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