England Cricket on Monday posted an Instagram reel of its players reminiscing about “good memories” at the ACA Stadium here, a reference to their dominant 10-wicket win over South Africa in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener. But just two days later, those memories were almost soured as a spirited Bangladesh side came close to scripting an upset before Heather Knight’s crafty unbeaten half-century guided England to a hard-fought four-wicket win on Tuesday.

Chasing a modest 179, England were rattled early by Marufa Akter’s fiery new-ball burst and then found themselves entangled in leg-spinner Fahima Khatun’s web in the middle overs. The collapse left them staring at defeat, but former captain Heather Knight (79 not out off 111 balls) held firm with a masterclass in composure and cont

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