Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh Women's Cricket team secured a five-wicket win over Scotland in a warm-up fixture to kick-start their preparations for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025 in style at the LCCA Ground in Pakistan on Sunday. Electing to bat first, Scotland put up a competitive 251-7, riding on half-centuries from Captain Sarah Bryce who made team-best 60 and opener Darcey Carter (55).

Bangladesh displayed a strong batting show to reach the winning target of 252 in 41.2 overs, losing five wickets with Sobhana Mostary leading the way, hammering 53 ball-57 not out. Opener Farzana Hoque Pinky made 48 and Sharmin Akhter Supta contributed 47.

Ritu Moni picked up two for 22 in her economical spell, and Marufa Akter grabbe...