Bangladesh women’s cricket has witnessed a historic moment as Fariha Trisna clinched her second hat-trick in a dramatic showdown against Australia in the second T20I of the series. The match, held in Mirpur, unfolded with high stakes as both teams aimed for victory.

The Match Scenario

Opting to bat first, Australia faced an early setback with the dismissal of Phoebe Litchfield. However, Grace Harris and Georgia Wareham’s resilient partnership steadied the innings, propelling the Australian score to 91 runs.

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Despite the promising start, Bangladesh’s bowlers displayed determination, claiming wickets at regular intervals. The game’s climax unfolded in the last over, when Ellyse Perry’s aggressive batting seemed to tilt the momentum in Australia’s favor. Nevertheless, Fariha Trisna rose to the occasion, stunning spectators with her remarkable feat. She dismantled Australia’s batting lineup with three consecutive wickets, dismissing Perry, Sophie Molineux, and Beth Mooney.

Fariha Trisna’s Performance

Trisna’s bowling masterclass restricted Australia to a formidable total of 161/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Her figures of 4/19, coupled with a maiden over, showcased her skill and resilience on the field. This remarkable achievement marked the fifth hat-trick in women’s cricket for the year, solidifying Trisna’s status as a standout performer. She sent back Perry, Sophie Molineux and Beth Mooney off the last three deliveries of the innings to register fifth hat-trick in Women’s cricket this year.

HAT-TRICK FOR FARIHA TRISNA! 🤯

❌ Ellyse Perry
❌ Sophie Molineux
❌ Beth Mooney

She becomes the third player to clinch two T20I hat-tricks!#BANvAUS | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/54D0I4RAnC

— ZeroLend (@WomensCricZone) April 2, 2024

Bangladesh’s Challenge

With Bangladesh trailing 0-1 in the series, the pressure was on to secure a crucial victory in the second T20I. Having suffered a clean sweep in the preceding ODIs, Bangladesh aimed to turn the tide in their favor. Trisna’s heroics with the ball injected hope and optimism into the team, fueling their determination to salvage the series.

Fariha Trisna’s historic hat-trick against Australia exemplifies the spirit of resilience and perseverance in Bangladesh women’s cricket. Her exceptional performance not only etched her name in the annals of cricketing history but also inspired her teammates and fans alike.

Hattrick for 21-year-old Fariha Trisna

Becomes first Bangladeshi bowler to pick hat-trick against Australia in T20Is.

Gets Ellyse Perry, Molineux & Beth Mooney in the last three balls of 20th over.#BANWvsAUSW #CricketTwitter #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/mzSKIyW5JK

— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) April 2, 2024

Fariha Trisna gets a hat-trick on T20I debut ✨

She is only the second Bangladesh woman to claim one in T20Is!#WomensAsiaCup2022 | Scorecard: https://t.co/mWFOeRn1dW pic.twitter.com/7KgPxQxCAP

— ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2022

Earlier, this Bangladeshi left arm pacer bagged an hat-trick on her T20I debut in Asia Cup 2022 against Malaysia. Fariha Tirsna dismissed Winifred Duraisingam on 5(19), Mas Elysa on 0(1) and Mahira Izzati on 0(1). Bangladesh won massive 88 Run Victory against Malaysia.

What a sensational T20I debut for Fariha Trisna, picking up the first hattrick of the #WomensAsiaCup2022 🏆!

Her exceptional performance with the ball gave Bangladesh 🇧🇩 a much needed win over Malaysia 🇲🇾.@BCBtigers #BANvMAL #AsianCricketCouncil #ACC pic.twitter.com/xI26JEW1OI

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 6, 2022