Nz vs ban [WATCH]: Rosemary Mair makes a stunning diving catch as Nigar Sultana’s poor performance continues in the 2025 Women’s World Cup

New Zealand continue their dominance Bangladesh as Amelia Kerr smashed in 2025 Women’s World Cupduring which the wrestling captain was removed Nigar sulta. As the wickets fell and the pressure mounted, Nigar’s attempted counter-attack ended in disaster, giving New Zealand another breakthrough. The dismissal perfectly summed up Bangladesh’s miserable showing with the bat.

Amelia Kerr tricks Nigar Sultan as Rosemary Mair makes a stunning catch

Amelia Kerr flew one seductively out, drawing Nigar Sultana into the big shot. The Bangladesh skipper danced around the track, intending to send it into the stands, but she completely misjudged the length. The ball grabbed and dropped just enough to exceed her reach, resulting in a mistimed connection that went high rather than long. Rosemary MairStationed halfway, she showed excellent awareness: she sprinted back, kept her eyes on the swirling ball and dived fully extended to complete a breathtaking catch. It was a moment of sheer brilliance from Mair and smart bowling from Kerr as Nigar’s poor run continued with another disappointing single-figure score. The wicket left Bangladesh at 30/4, their chase in complete disarray.

Here’s the video:

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Nigar Sultana’s 2025 Women’s World Cup continues to plague Bangladesh

Nigar Sultana Joty, the captain and anchor of the Bangladesh Women’s team, is currently going through a tough run of form at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, an unfortunate development that is significantly undermining her team’s prospects. As the most experienced batsmen in the middle order, Bangladesh’s stability largely depends on its ability to occupy the crease and lead the lower order. However, her bat remained largely silent during the opening matches of the tournament, failing to make the decisive contribution needed at crucial moments.

This decline is clearly reflected in her figures: she has managed just 35 runs in three innings, with scores of 12, 5 and 18, giving her a tournament average of just 11.66. These poor statistical results are particularly concerning given the responsibilities she has as captain, as leadership by example is paramount in such a high-pressure global event. Her recent dismissals, combined with a moderate strike rate under 60, suggest a mental battle rather than being undone by unplayable deliveries. The continued failure of their main anchor to fire has put immense pressure on the rest of the batting line-up, leading to several team totals falling short.

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