Bangladesh Women's Under-19 made an epic start in the ICC Under-19 Twenty20 World Cup, beating mighty Australia by 7 wickets at Benoni in South Africa today. 

Dilara Akter, the wicket-keeper batter was instrumental in the landmark victory, hitting a 42 ball-40 runs knock that included seven fours. Bangladesh reached the victory target with 132-3, overhauling Australia's 130-5.

Bangladesh, however, lost opener Misty Shaha in the first ball of the innings. Dilara later rescued Bangladesh from the precarious state, ably supported by Afia Prottasha who scored 24 off 22 with two fours and two sixes.

Australia's Chloes Ainsworth broke the partnership with the wicket of Dilara but not before then, the batter paved Bangladesh's platform of a historical victory.

Marufa Akter and Disha Biswas took two wickets apiece. Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in their next match on Monday.

BDST: 2000 HRS, JAN 14, 2023
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