Bangladesh’s rising cricket stars shine on the global stage as Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, and Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal make it to the shortlist for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November. Nahida’s remarkable bowling, Fargana’s prolific batting, and Sadia’s left-arm spin brilliance have earned them well-deserved recognition after their standout performances in the recent Bangladesh-Pakistan series.
Nahida Akter’s Spin Wizardry
Bangladesh’s young spin sensation, Nahida Akter, has been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November. Her remarkable performance played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s historic T20I series win against Pakistan in October and continued into the 2-1 ODI series triumph in November. Nahida claimed seven wickets at an impressive average of 14.14, earning her the Player of the Series award.
Fargana Hoque’s Batting Prowess
Fargana Hoque, the 30-year-old top-order batter, has secured her spot on the shortlist with exceptional batting performances in the recently concluded ODI series against Pakistan. Finishing as Bangladesh‘s highest run-scorer, Fargana amassed 110 runs at an average of 36.66, with a highest score of 62. Her vital contributions, including a record first-wicket partnership, were instrumental in Bangladesh’s series victory.
Sadia Iqbal’s Left-Arm Spin Brilliance
Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, the 28-year-old left-arm spinner, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions during Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh. Sadia emerged as a bright spot, claiming six wickets at an impressive average of 12.5 and maintaining a miserly economy rate of 2.58. Her stellar performance includes a career-best 4/13 in the first ODI, setting the tone for Pakistan’s series-opening victory.
Nahida Akter showcased her bowling prowess in the ODIs, securing three crucial wickets in the final game to help restrict Pakistan to 166/9. Fargana Hoque’s innings of 62 in the deciding encounter played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s seven-wicket triumph, setting up a record first-wicket partnership. Sadia Iqbal’s stellar performance in the first ODI, where she picked four wickets for just 13 runs, propelled Pakistan to an emphatic victory.
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