LIVE: West Indies chasing 104 against Bangladesh in key Group B fixture 

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Hayley Matthews made a blistering start to put her team on course for a key win in Group B.

West Indies require 104 to win against Bangladesh after Nigar Sultana’s 39 lifted her team to 103/8 in the first innings in Sharjah.

The Tigresses had looked on for a bigger score after a strong start from their top four, but were pegged back by some superb bowling from the West Indies, with Karishma Ramharack starring with 4/17.

And Matthews, aided by opening partner Stafanie Taylor, fired in the powerplay as West Indies ate into the target, reaching 48 without loss after six overs.

The story of the first innings

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and decided to have a bowl against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

And an inspired stumping halted a strong start from the Bangladesh openers, as Shemaine Campbelle flashed over the bails after Shathi Rani (9) had overcommitted to a delivery from Karishma Ramharack.

Ramharack struck again to remove the dangerous-looking Dilara Akter, who was cleaned up on 19 (from 18 balls), with Bangladesh reaching 58/2 at the midway point of their innings.

WATCH: Alert Campbelle sends back Shathi with a fine stumping

Captain Nigar Sultana received a reprieve when it initially looked like she had been stumped, only for replays to show that the keeper’s gloves were not fully behind the stumps, meaning a no ball was given.

The law in question, Law 27.3.1, reads: "The wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket at the striker’s end from the moment the ball comes into play until a ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker or passes the wicket at the striker’s end or the striker attempts a run."

WATCH: Stumping appeal turns into a no-ball

Sultana played a key hand through the middle order, stabilising an innings that threatened to go off the rails when Afy Fletcher struck twice in two balls, dismissing Taj Nehar (1) before bowling Shorna Akter (0).

But West Indies finished well, with Sultana (39 from 44) being one of three wickets to fall at the death as Bangladesh missed out on a late flurry, ending on 103/8.

Ramharack’s 4/17 were the pick of the figures, with Fletcher bagging 2/25 and Matthews coming back strong after an expensive first over to finish with 1/19 having gone for just four runs off the final over of the innings.

WATCH: Fahima run out moments after being warned at the non-striker's end

This is a huge game in the battle to qualify from Group B, with both teams having won one and lost one so far in their campaigns.

West Indies' power hitters found some form against Scotland, although star skipper Hayley Matthews was once again dismissed cheaply and is surely well overdue for a big innings.

The Teams

Bangladesh: Shathi Rani, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (capt, wk), Shorna Akter, Taj Nehar, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (capt), Stafanie Taylor, Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

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