Colombo/Patiala, 2 October (Sports Desk)
Bangladesh Women won by 7 wickets (with 113 balls remaining)
In a stunning opener for Bangladesh, they stunned Pakistan by 7 wickets at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 2, 2025, chasing down 130 in 31.1 overs. Pakistan, electing to bat first after winning the toss, were skittled for 129 in 38.3 overs—their lowest World Cup total. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Shorna Akter’s career-best 3/5, exposed Pakistan’s poor shot selection on a good batting track. Marufa Akter (2/31) struck twice in the first over, setting the tone. In the chase, Rubya Haider’s unbeaten 54 anchored a comfortable win, with Sobhana Mostary (24*) adding flair. Rubya Haider was Player of the Match for her composed knock. This marks Bangladesh’s first World Cup win since 2017 (also vs Pakistan) and their second overall. Bangladesh (1-0) top the table with +3.78 NRR, while Pakistan (0-1) face a crisis.
The victory showcases Bangladesh’s bowling depth and chase composure, boosting their semi-final hopes.
Toss and Playing XIs
- Toss: Pakistan Women won and elected to bat first (to set a target on a spin-assisting pitch).
- Bangladesh Women XI: Farzana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Dilara Akter, Shorna Akter, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter. (Impact Sub: Nahida Akter—used for spin.)
- Pakistan Women XI: Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali (wk), Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah. (Impact Sub: Diana Baig—used for pace.)
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Pakistan Women Innings: 129 all out (38.3 overs)
Pakistan’s top order crumbled against Bangladesh’s seam-spin mix, with no partnership exceeding 42.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaima Sohail | b Marufa Akter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sidra Amin | b Marufa Akter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Muneeba Ali (wk) | c Sultana b Nahida Akter | 17 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 48.57 |
| Rameen Shamim | c Sultana b Nahida Akter | 23 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 58.97 |
| Aliya Riaz | lbw b Shorna Akter | 13 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 30.23 |
| Sidra Nawaz | c Mostary b Shorna Akter | 15 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Fatima Sana (c) | c Hoque b Shorna Akter | 22 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Natalia Pervaiz | c Akhter b Rabeya Khan | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Nashra Sandhu | hit wicket b Fahima Khatun | 16 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Sadia Iqbal | c Mostary b Rabeya Khan | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Syeda Aroob Shah | not out | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23.53 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 8) | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 129 all out (38.3 overs) | 15 | 0 | 3.35 RPO |
- Fall of Wickets: 1-0 (Omaima Sohail, 0.3 ov), 2-0 (Sidra Amin, 0.4 ov), 3-44 (Muneeba Ali, 11.3 ov), 4-47 (Rameen Shamim, 13.4 ov), 5-67 (Sidra Nawaz, 18.3 ov), 6-91 (Aliya Riaz, 27.3 ov), 7-100 (Fatima Sana, 29.3 ov), 8-113 (Natalia Pervaiz, 32.4 ov), 9-115 (Nashra Sandhu, 34.2 ov), 10-129 (Sadia Iqbal, 38.3 ov).
- Key Highlights: Powerplay: 24/4. Fatima Sana’s 22 top-scored; Nashra Sandhu hit wicket (2nd in WC history).
- Bangladesh Bowling:
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ Marufa Akter 7 0 31 2 4.43 Nahida Akter 8 1 19 2 2.38 Shorna Akter 3.3 3 5 3 1.42 Rabeya Khan 7 2 13 2 1.86 Fahima Khatun 7 1 32 1 4.57 Sumaiya Akter 6 0 28 0 4.67
Bangladesh Women Innings: 131/3 (31.1 overs, target 130)
Bangladesh chased with control, losing just three wickets in a professional effort.
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farzana Hoque | c Sana b Iqbal | 35 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 67.31 |
| Rubya Haider | c Amin b Shah | 54* | 77 | 5 | 0 | 70.13 |
| Sharmin Akhter | b Dar | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Sobhana Mostary | not out | 24 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Nigar Sultana (c & wk) | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 6) | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 131/3 (31.1 overs) | 12 | 0 | 4.20 RPO |
- Fall of Wickets: 1-57 (Hoque, 15.2 ov), 2-71 (Akhter, 21.4 ov), 3-130 (Mostary, 30.6 ov).
- Key Highlights: Powerplay: 35/0. Haider’s unbeaten 54 anchored; 113 balls remaining (50 overs – 31.1 = 18.5 overs left).
- Pakistan Bowling:
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ Sadia Iqbal 8 0 28 1 3.50 Syeda Aroob Shah 7 0 25 1 3.57 Nashra Sandhu 7 0 30 0 4.29 Nida Dar 7 0 22 1 3.14 Fatima Sana 1 0 18 0 18.00 Diana Baig 1.1 0 8 0 6.86
Match Context and Key Notes
- Tournament Impact: Bangladesh (1-0) jump to second with +3.78 NRR; Pakistan (0-1) bottom. Bangladesh chase first WC win since 2017; Pakistan regroup for England.
- Milestones: Bangladesh’s second WC win (first since 2017 vs Pakistan). Shorna’s 3/5 career-best; Haider’s 54 maiden WC 50. Nashra hit wicket (2nd in WC history).
- Post-Match Buzz: Nigar Sultana: “Bowlers set it up; batters finished calmly.” Fatima Sana: “Batting let us down; need to improve.” X: “Bangladesh shock Pakistan!” (2M+ posts).
