KEY POINTS
- Pakistan’s batting collapsed for just 129 runs, with Shorna Akter leading the bowling attack with 3 for 5.
- Rubya Haider’s unbeaten 54 guided Bangladesh comfortably to victory in just 31.1 overs.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Bangladesh Women secured a dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan Women in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash on Thursday, chasing down a modest target of 130 with 113 balls to spare at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Pakistan batting lines up faltered against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Pakistan was bowled out for just 129 runs in 38.3 overs.
Spinner Shorna Akter starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 5 runs in 3.3 overs, while Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter grabbed two wickets apiece. Rabeya Khan also impressed with a tight spell of 1/13 in 7 overs.
Pakistan’s innings got off to a disastrous start, losing two wickets in the very first over. Only Fatima Sana (22), Rameen Shamim (23), and Diana Baig (16*) offered some resistance in an otherwise underwhelming batting effort.
In reply, Bangladesh made light work of the chase, reaching the target in 31.1 overs. Rubya Haider anchored the innings with an unbeaten 54 off 77 balls, supported by Sobhana Mostary’s quick 24 off 19 balls*. Captain Nigar Sultana contributed 23, guiding the middle-order during the chase.
Despite tight bowling from Diana Baig (1/14 in 8 overs) and Fatima Sana (1/30), Pakistan failed to contain the flow of runs, especially with the extras tally rising to 13 wides.
Match Summary:
Pakistan Women: 129 all out (38.3 overs)
Bangladesh Women: 131/3 (31.1 overs)
Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (with 113 balls remaining)
