In Match. No. 10 of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Bangladesh beat Scotland by 34-runs to seal their third consecutive victory of the tournament. However, the encounter witnessed a historic moment from the Scottish camp in the second innings of the match. During their run chase, lower middle-order batters Priyanaz Chatterji and Rachel Slater stitched a remarkable 115-run partnership for the 8th wicket — setting a new record for the highest 8th-wicket stand in Women’s ODI history.
Batting first, Player of the Match and Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana continued her scintillating form with the bat, now scoring a blistering knock of 83 off just 59 balls, setting the tone for Bangladesh in a crucial clash. Despite limited support from the middle order, Bangladesh managed to post a formidable total of 276, powered by three half-centuries and handy contributions throughout the lineup.
In response, Scotland was dealt with early blows, eventually collapsing to 110/7 with the possible writing on the wall for them. However, in a stunning display of grit, resilience and determination, Priyanaz Chatterji and Rachel Slater joined forces to script a historic 115-run stand for the 8th wicket — the highest in the history of Women One-Day Internationals. Chatterji struck almost run-a-ball 61 off 63 balls, courtesy of seven boundaries, while an unbeaten Slater held firm with a determined 61 off 73 deliveries, hitting five boundaries. Their partnership rekindled Scotland’s hopes before Chatterji was stumped off Nahida Akter on 47.5 overs, and the very next ball saw Chloe Abel depart for a golden duck. Despite their brave effort, Chatterji and Slater’s efforts ultimately fell short as Bangladesh sealed a 34-run victory.
Scotland’s campaign in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers has been topsy turvy, with two wins from four outings. They made a statement start with a thrilling 11-run victory over West Indies, overshadowing the valiant efforts of Indies’ captain Hayley Matthews However, their momentum was halted by an all-round Pakistan side, who handed them a six-wicket defeat. The team bounced back in style, securing a comprehensive 58-run win against Thailand to keep their qualification hopes intact. In their latest fixture, despite a memorable fightback from the lower middle order, Scotland fell short by 34 runs. With two wins from four games under their belt, the Scottish side will be up against Ireland on April 18 — a contest that could prove decisive in shaping their qualification journey.
Highest Partnership for 8th Wicket in Women’s ODIs
1) Scotland- P. Chatterji and R. Slater- 115- vs Bangladesh, April 2025
2) Sri Lanka- N. Silva and O. Ranasinghe – 88- vs England, March 2019
3) England- S. Clarke and N.Shaw- 85*- vs Scotland- August 2001
4) Australia- J. Fields and E.Osborne – 80- vs New Zealand- December 2012
5) England- N. Sciver Brunt and S. Glenn – 76*- vs Australia- July 2023
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