Bangladesh picked up solely their second win in Ladies’s Cricket World Cup historical past on Thursday, cruising to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Again-to-back wickets within the opening over from Marufa Akter set the tone after Pakistan received the toss and opted to bat, with Shorna Akter later skittling the tail with three wickets for 5 runs in 3.3 overs.
Rameen Shamim high scored for her aspect with 23 and captain Fatima Sana placed on 22, however Pakistan had been bowled out for simply 129.
Bangladesh additionally misplaced an early wicket of their run chase as Fargana Hoque fell to Diana Baig with seven runs on the scoreboard, however fellow opening batter Rubya Haider Jhilik steadied the ship on the way in which to a high rating of 54.
Captain Nigar Sultana Joty added 23 earlier than Sobhana Mostary got here to the center and sealed the win with 24 runs off 19 balls as Bangladesh received over the road with 113 balls remaining.
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