Bangladesh’s Rubya Haider (R) and Nigar Sultana bump their fists during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 One-Day International match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October 2, 2025.
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Dubai: Bangladesh made light work of their 130-run chase, securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.
Chasing a modest target, Bangladesh faced early hiccups as Diana Baig struck twice — removing Fargana Hoque LBW and then dismissing Sharmin Akhter shortly after the powerplay. With two quick wickets, Pakistan saw a glimmer of hope while defending their low total.
However, that momentum was short-lived. Captain Nigar Sultana and Rubya Haider steadied the innings with a composed 50-run partnership. Haider was especially impressive, anchoring the chase with an unbeaten half-century. Although Fatima Sana managed to break the stand, Bangladesh were already well within reach and crossed the finish line with composure and confidence.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh’s bowlers produced a clinical performance to dismiss Pakistan for just 129. Shorna Akter was the standout, finishing with exceptional figures of 3 for 5.
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