“Bangladesh Women’s victory inspires confidence and hope for the rest of the tournament.”
Bangladesh Women started their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a strong performance, defeating Pakistan Women by 7 wickets in Colombo on October 2.
Pakistan batted first and scored only 129 runs in 38.3 overs. Rameen Shamim made 23, and Fatima Sana added 22. Bangladesh bowlers dominated the innings. Shorna Akter took three wickets, while Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter claimed two each.
Chasing 130, Bangladesh reached 131/3 in 31.1 overs. Opener Rubya Haider remained unbeaten on 54, hitting eight fours. She shared a 62-run partnership with captain Nigar Sultana, who scored 23. Sobhana Mostary added 24 not out to guide the team to victory.
A notable moment came when Pakistan’s Nashra Sandhu was dismissed by hitting her own wicket. This is only the second time such a dismissal has occurred in Women’s World Cup history.
This victory marks Bangladesh’s second-ever win in Women’s World Cup history, both times against Pakistan. The team’s confident start boosts morale and sets a positive tone for the rest of the tournament. Fans and officials celebrated the win, praising the players’ skill and determination.