Sobhana Mostary scored a brilliant century as Bangladesh Women recovered from a poor start to post 220 for six against Australia Women in the second ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday.
Bangladesh were struggling at eight for three before Sobhana and captain Nigar Sultana Joty added 195 runs for the fourth wicket. Their partnership helped the visitors set Australia a target of 221 runs.
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. Bangladesh lost their first wicket with just two runs on the board before two more wickets fell at eight.
Farzana Haque and Sharmin Akter both departed without scoring. Farzana faced 13 balls, while Sharmin played 11 deliveries.
Joty came in at number four, while Sobhana joined her at number five. The pair took their time early on before bringing Bangladesh back into the contest.
Sobhana gradually increased her scoring rate and completed her century from 123 balls. Joty played a more patient innings and reached her half-century.
Sobhana also made history by becoming the first Bangladesh woman to score an ODI century against Australia on Australian soil.
The partnership finally ended on the last ball of the 48th over when Australia dismissed Sobhana with Bangladesh on 203.
She walked back after scoring 118 runs from 134 balls, including 18 fours. Australian players congratulated her as she left the field, while Sobhana raised her bat to acknowledge the crowd.
Bangladesh lost a few more wickets in the closing overs but finished with 220 runs on the board.
Joty remained unbeaten on 74 from 114 balls, hitting seven fours as Bangladesh completed a remarkable recovery after their early collapse.
