Bangladesh beats Thailand by nine wickets in the opening match of the Women's Asia Cup in Sylhet on Saturday.

Rumana Ahmed scalped three wickets while Shamima Sultana hit 49 runs to help tigress win, reports UNB.

Thailand won the toss and opted to bat first. But the disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack didn't give them a chance to score a big total.

The Thai women tumbled for 82 in 19.4 overs. Phannita Maya scored 26 while Rosenan Kanoh scored 11. The other batters failed to impress.

For Bangladesh, Rumana bagged three wickets while Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla and Shohely Akhter took two wickets each.

In reply, Bangladesh sealed the match in just 11.4 overs with Shamima scoring 49. Fargana Hoque and Nigar remained unbeaten for 26 and 10, respectively.

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