Thu Oct 02 09:40:00 UTC 2025: **Bangladesh Women Secure Dominating Victory Over Pakistan in World Cup Opener**

**[City, Date]** – Bangladesh Women’s cricket team launched their World Cup campaign with a resounding 7-wicket victory over Pakistan Women. The match was defined by a strong bowling performance from Bangladesh and a composed run chase led by debutant Rubya Haider.

Pakistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, endured a disastrous start, losing their first two wickets in the opening over to Marufa Akter. The Pakistani innings struggled to gain momentum, with no batter able to establish a significant score. Aliya Riaz (13) and Captain Fatima Sana (22) were the top scorers in a batting line up that simply couldn’t take off, with the team only managing to reach 129. Shorna Akter was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 5 runs, including two consecutive wicket-maidens. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter supported well, taking 2 wickets each.

While the Pakistan Women’s bowling unit put up a decent fight, taking early wickets and briefly putting Bangladesh on the back foot at 23/2, the low target proved insufficient. The partnership between Rubya Haider (54*) and Nigar Sultana Joty eased the pressure. Following the dismissal of Nigar Sultana Joty, Sobhana Mostary joined Haider to complete the chase with ease, securing the victory for Bangladesh in emphatic fashion. Mostary sealed the win with a boundary.

The win marks a promising start for Bangladesh in the World Cup.

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