Sobhana Mostary scripted history with a magnificent century against Australia in the second ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday, October 11. The Bangladesh batter produced a remarkable rescue act after her team suffered a disastrous start, becoming the first Bangladesh woman to score an ODI century against Australia. Her maiden hundred also made her only the third Bangladesh woman to register an ODI century, joining Farzana Hoque Pinky and Nigar Sultana Joty on the exclusive list.
Mostary walked in with Bangladesh reeling at 8/3 after 7.2 overs. Australia’s Megan Schutt and Kim Garth had struck early, leaving the visitors in deep trouble after they were asked to bat first. Schutt dismissed Fargana Hoque and Sharmin Akhter, while Garth removed Sarmin Sultana to leave Bangladesh searching for a recovery.
However, Mostary displayed tremendous composure under pressure, joining captain Nigar Sultana Joty to rebuild the innings. The pair gradually steadied the ship before taking the attack to the Australian bowlers, producing one of the most memorable partnerships in Bangladesh women’s cricket history.
MOSTARY, JOTY STITCH RECORD 195-RUN PARTNERSHIP
Mostary brought up her half-century off 66 balls before shifting gears and continuing her composed assault against the Australian attack. She reached the three-figure mark off 123 balls, celebrating the historic moment with Joty at the other end. Mostary eventually scored 118 off 134 deliveries, striking 18 boundaries in a knock that showcased her patience, skill and temperament.
At the other end, Joty played the perfect supporting role, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries. The duo added a remarkable 195 runs for the fourth wicket, rescuing Bangladesh and setting a new record for the highest partnership for any wicket against Australia in women’s ODIs. Joty remained unbeaten on 74 as Bangladesh finished with 220/6.
Mostary’s achievement extended beyond women’s cricket. She became only the third Bangladeshi batter to score a century in Australia, following Mahmudullah and Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Her historic knock also eclipsed Fargana Hoque’s previous national record of 107 to become the highest individual score by a Bangladesh woman in ODIs.
Although Australia’s Georgia Voll later struck an unbeaten 131 to guide the hosts to a nine-wicket victory, Mostary’s landmark innings remained a defining moment for Bangladesh cricket. Voll shared a 162-run opening stand with Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 70, as Australia chased down the target in just 28.1 overs to seal the series with a match to spare.
Despite the defeat, Mostary’s performance offered Bangladesh plenty to celebrate. Her record-breaking century and partnership with Joty demonstrated the team’s batting potential and provided a memorable highlight on their historic tour of Australia.
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