Bangladesh women's team confirmed their place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup to be held this year in India after West Indies failed to enhance their net run rate against Thailand.
The Tigresses ODI world cup qualification hope was hung following their seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan. They had to rely on the outcome of the match between West Indies and Thailand, which was held after their match against Pakistan.
Even though Bangladesh have the superior net run rate, West Indies batters ability to hit boundaries at will kept them in doubt about their place in World Cup.
And West Indies reached almost there. After bowling out Thailand for 166 in 46.1 overs, the Caribbean women's was given two equations to reach the World Cup – either they would have to do 167 in 10 overs or they need to score 172 in 11 overs if the score remains level after 10 overs. But West Indies failed to meet both requirements.
They eventually won it by reaching 168-4 in 10.5 overs with Stafaine Taylor hitting six to confirm the victory.
Skipper Hayley Matthews led the charge with 29 ball-70, smashing 11 fours and two sixes. Chinelle Henry hammered 48 off 17. Thanks to the duo, West Indies almost made the impossible to possible one but eventually luck was not in their favour.
Both Bangladesh and West Indies finished with three victories. Bangladesh had the run rate of 0.639 in contrast of West Indies' 0.626. Pakistan won all five matches earlier to confirm the World Cup.
