WT20 WC | Twitter reacts as Fahima Khatun wins 'celebration of the tournament' on opening day with quirky moves

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

10/03/2024

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Celebrations are an integral part of the cricketing field and displaying dancing skills has become a customary element of these celebrations. This was evident in the inaugural match of the Women’s T20 World Cup, where Bangladesh's Fahima Khatun celebrated a wicket with an impressive dance move.

Bangladesh got off to a decent start with the bat, as Shathi Rani and Murshida Khatun built a 35-run partnership. However, after their departures, the Bangladeshi middle order struggled, with Taj Nehar, Shorna Akter, and Ritu Moni contributing a few runs. Sobhana Mistry’s 36 runs helped the team finish at 119/7 in 20 overs. In response, the Scottish team had a similar start, reaching 12/0 in two overs. An epic moment unfolded when Scotland opener Saskia Horley was dismissed by Fahima Khatun, triggering a lively celebration.

On the third ball of the third over, Khatun delivered a tossed-up ball outside the off stump. As Horley stepped down the track to hit it to the leg side, she was beaten by the flipper, resulting in an inside edge. Bangladesh wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana Joty swiftly collected the ball and removed the bails. Khatun was ecstatic after taking the wicket, expressed her joy through a quick dance, sending Twitter into a frenzy.

What a celebration!

— Arijit Shanto (@ArijitShan18431)

Funny one

Haha, now that's a fun celebration from Fahima Khatun!
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7)

Too young

why does the entirety of the bangladesh womens team sound so young

some of the people here are almost 30 but they all sound younger than 18
— ﾒ𝟶 ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ 🌙🌃💭 (@priyatonin)

Fantastic start

Scotland's women's cricket team is off to a fantastic start in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, containing Bangladesh with a disciplined bowling display in the opener! Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, but Scotland's bowling attack kept them in check, restricting…
— Ghevar Bishnoi (@GhevarBishnoi1)

Enjoying it

I'm watching the Women's World Cup - Bangladesh v Scotland - really enjoying it. Some good spinners on show.

Think I could get really into this
— James Buttler | Cricket Badger Podcast 🏏🦡🇺🇦 (@cricket_badger)

Favoured

Bangladesh is favored to win against Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup.
— david carrera (@goku60999)

No evidence

Not much evidence of spin on this Sharjah wicket, on which England will play their first three games of the tournament.....

Bangladesh make 119/7 v Scotland
— Women's Cricket Blog (@WomensCricBlog)

Exciting tournament

The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off today in the UAE, with Bangladesh taking on Scotland in the opener. With 10 teams and 23 matches over 18 days, it's set to be an exciting tournament!
— लाडो ❤️ (@BaissaRathore1)

About the total

119/7 is Bangladesh women's third highest total at a T20 World Cup.

120 would be Scotland women's second highest chase in a T20I.
— hypocaust (@_hypocaust)

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