Sobhana Mostary made history for Bangladesh women’s cricket. She became the first Bangladeshi woman to score an international century against Australia. The match was the second ODI at Allan Border Field. Australia chose to bowl first. Bangladesh were in deep trouble early. They lost three wickets for just eight runs. Mostary then played a remarkable innings. She scored 118 runs off 134 balls. Her knock helped Bangladesh recover and post 220 for 6.
Mostary shared a huge partnership with captain Nigar Sultana. The two put on 195 runs for the fourth wicket. That stand rescued Bangladesh from a disastrous start. Sultana scored 74 off 114 balls. She gave strong support at the other end. Mostary hit 18 boundaries on her way to the century. She showed great composure and determination throughout her innings.
Before this match, Sultana held the record for the highest score by a Bangladesh woman against Australia. She had made an unbeaten 63 in a T20I. Mostary has now gone past that mark.
The 195-run partnership also set new records. It became Bangladesh’s highest partnership for any wicket in women’s ODI cricket. The previous best was 152 runs. Sultana and Sharmin Akhter had set that record against Thailand in 2025. The stand also became the highest partnership against Australia in women’s ODIs. The old record was 170 runs, set by Emily Drumm and Rebecca Rolls of New Zealand in 2002.
Mostary was finally out in the 48th over. Megan Schutt bowled her for 118. Schutt finished with four wickets. She had taken two wickets in the powerplay. She dismissed Fargana Hoque and Sharmin Akhter. She later removed Shorna Akter as well.
Top 5 Highest Partnerships for Bangladesh Women in ODIs
1. Sobhana Mostary and Nigar Sultana: 195 Runs
This stand came in Brisbane on October 11, 2026. Bangladesh were struggling at 8 for 3. Sobhana Mostary scored 118 off 134 balls. She became the first Bangladeshi woman to hit a century against Australia. Nigar Sultana stayed unbeaten on 74. Their 195-run stand was the highest ever against Australia in Women’s ODIs. The partnership lifted Bangladesh to 220 for 6.
2. Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana: 152 Runs
This stand came against Thailand in Lahore on April 10, 2025. Sharmin Akhter scored 94 not out. Nigar Sultana made 101 for her first WODI century. Their 152 run stand-off of 138 balls was Bangladesh’s highest for the third wicket. It broke the old record of 127. It was also their highest for any wicket at that time.
3. Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque: 143 Runs
This stand came against Ireland in Mirpur on December 2, 2024. Ireland removed Murshida Khatun for 8 early. Sharmin Akhter scored 72, and Fargana Hoque made 61. They added 143 runs off 168 balls for the second wicket. It set a new Bangladesh record for any wicket. Their stand helped seal a seven-wicket win and a series sweep.
4. Sharmin Akhter and Rumana Ahmed: 127 Runs
This stand came against South Africa in Cox’s Bazar on January 14, 2017. Bangladesh lost two early wickets. Sharmin Akhter scored 74 off 127 balls. Captain Rumana Ahmed made 68 off 95 balls. Their 127 run third wicket stand rescued the innings. It took Bangladesh to 170 for 2. It was their highest for any wicket at the time.
5. Fargana Hoque and Murshida Khatun: 125 Runs
This stand came against Pakistan in Mirpur on November 10, 2023. Fargana Hoque scored 62 off 113 balls. Murshida Khatun made 54 off 106 balls. They added 125 runs in 35 overs for the first wicket. It was Bangladesh’s highest opening stand in Women’s ODIs. It set up a seven-wicket win and clinched the series.
FAQs
Q. What is the highest partnership for Bangladesh Women in ODIs?
A. Sobhana Mostary and Nigar Sultana hold the record with 195 runs.
Q. How many runs did Sobhana Mostary score against Australia?
A. Sobhana Mostary scored 118 runs off 134 balls.
Q. How many runs did Nigar Sultana score in the record partnership?
A. Nigar Sultana scored 74 runs.
Q. Who held the previous record for Bangladesh Women’s highest ODI partnership?
A. Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana held the record with 152 runs.
Q. Which Bangladesh players shared a 125-run opening partnership against Pakistan?
A. Fargana Hoque and Murshida Khatun shared the partnership.
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