Swingin' Schutt sets up ODI series sweep for Australia with 4 for 16
With Megan Schutt knocking out the top order, Bangladesh were never really in the contest despite half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter
With Megan Schutt knocking out the top order, Bangladesh were never really in the contest despite half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter
Scorer: Chetan and Harshith | Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
7:30pm That will be all from us for this particular series. But there is plenty of cricket lined up, and you can peruse through all of it here at Cricinfo. Until next time, from Chetan, Harshith, Himanshu and myself (Shashwat), it is goodbye!
Megan Schutt, Player of the Series: Pretty nice. I did enjoy bowling here. (On bowling ten on the trot and how her body is feeling) They are all right. I was trying to push and see how many I could get. Good to keep going and finish off (my spell). We have spoken for years about the depth in the team. There is no panic. Plenty of talent on the bench, which is awesome. I feel every bit of 33, and I will wake up sore tomorrow (smiles).
Tahlia McGrath, Australia captain: (On Schutt) Very happy and she was amazing. She has been in and out (of the team). But give her an opportunity, and she will take it. Well-deserved POTS award. We wanted to play our style and be consistent with it. Our quicks were unbelievable, and our top order did their job without any stress (for the middle order). Some really exciting talent. They are known for their spin, but some good contributions with the bat. Bangladesh cricket is looking good.
Nigar Sultana Joty, Bangladesh captain: Each and every game, one of the players came up for the team. We have taken a lot of positives, and will try to improve in the future. We have seen a lot of young players who played very well. Wonderful to see them and how they grow. It was challenging but still, they were here and giving their 100 percent. Lot of learnings we can take from here, and we are looking forward to it.
7:15pm Another romp to victory for the hosts. Schutt set up the game with the ball, and even though Australia lost Voll early in the piece, the result rarely seemed in doubt. Most of that was down to Perry and Sutherland. The pair put the bowlers under all sorts of pressure, and were in complete control throughout. Both finished unbeaten, having gotten to their respective half-centuries, with Sutherland ultimately landing the final punch.
Another tough day at the office for Bangladesh. A few positives to take home for them, though, especially on the batting front. But this was a really difficult gig, and Australia, through their pedigree, barely offered Bangladesh a chance.
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