Linsey Smith propelled England to victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with England scoring 118-7 and Bangladesh managing only 97-7, resulting in a 21-run win for the English side. Making her World Cup debut since November 2018, left-arm spinner Linsey Smith was instrumental in the match, claiming two wickets and executing a run-out. Her performance validated coach Jon Lewis's decision to bring her back into the squad earlier this year, as he had praised her powerplay bowling as among the best globally. Smith showcased her skills by finishing with impressive figures of two wickets for just 11 runs in her four overs, playing a key role in limiting Bangladesh to a mere 20 runs during the powerplay. This sluggish start proved detrimental for the Bangladeshi team, which struggled to recover throughout the match.