Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty was brought to tears following her team’s thrilling victory in their Women’s T20 World Cup opener.

The victory was significant as it marked Bangladesh’s first win in the tournament in over ten years, which Joty believed could be a pivotal moment for women’s cricket in her country.

Bangladesh scored of 119-7 in their 20 overs, while their disciplined bowling performance limited Scotland to 103-7, securing a crucial win.

Joty shared the team’s excitement, emphasizing the importance of this victory for both the squad and women’s cricket in Bangladesh.

“A win after 10 years is very emotional. We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said Joty.

“No matter how well we play, if we don’t win, it feels meaningless. This victory gives us momentum, and I feel it’s a step towards something bigger.”

“We’ve moved on from the heartbreak of not playing in front of our home crowd. We’re fortunate to be here, healthy, and representing our country,” she added.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to their Instagram page, stating: “A deserved win in her 100th T20I 🙌

An emotional Nigar Sultana Joty after Bangladesh’s win on the opening day of the Women’s #T20WorldCup 2024.“

“We’ve made history by being here, and we’ll continue to give our best,” Scotland’s Saskia Horley said.