Under Ramharack’s influence, Bangladesh was limited to 103-8. With 34 off 22 balls and six boundaries, captain Hayley Matthews led the chase and helped her team post 104-2 in 12.5 overs, increasing their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
With their second victory in three games, West Indies took the lead in Group B. To get it to the semifinals, they might still need to defeat England in their last group match.
Before playing the West Indies on Tuesday, England will play Scotland live on Sky Sports Cricket on Sunday.
Runner-up In order to advance, South Africa must also defeat Bangladesh in their last group match on Saturday; Bangladesh, the hosts of the competition, has dropped all three of its games.
Ramharack got started quickly, bowling Dilara Akter on 19 and stumping Bangladeshi opener Shathi Rani for nine.
With a 40-run partnership with captain Nigar Sultana (who top-scored with 39 off 44 balls), Shobana Mostary (16) turned the tide of the innings. When Mostary was removed in the 13th over, Ramharack once more produced the breakthrough.
Despite a slow Sharjah track, Sultana smashed four fours but was unable to sustain any further momentum with the lower middle order, forcing Bangladesh to settle for a below-par total.
In response, Matthews combined with Stafanie Taylor to score 52 runs off 45 balls for the first wicket. Before being removed in the eighth over, Matthews gave the innings a sharp start.
Before retiring with an injury, Taylor scored 27 from 29 balls, including three fours. But Shemaine Campbelle’s 21 off 16 balls and Deandra Dottin’s undefeated 19 off seven balls, including two sixes, didn’t hurt the West Indies at all.
What’s next for each side at Women’s T20 World Cup?
The West Indies take on England on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Bangladesh will play South Africa at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
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