Bangladesh Women Outshine Pakistan, Secure 2-1 Series Win

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Islamabad: In pursuit of the target, Bangladesh had a steady start with their openers, Shamima Sultana and Murshida Khatun, putting up a 45-run partnership. Shamima played a crucial knock of 34 runs off 49 balls, while Murshida contributed 26 runs before being dismissed. Despite losing two quick wickets, Nigar Sultana and Fargana Hoque stabilized the innings with a 67-run partnership.

Nigar played a significant role with her unbeaten innings of 61 runs off 92 balls, steering Bangladesh towards victory. Fargana Hoque also made a valuable contribution with her 35 runs before getting out. Bangladesh successfully chased down the target in the 44th over, winning the game by seven wickets.

This victory in the third ODI allowed Bangladesh to claim the series 2-1 and earn four crucial points in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The match showcased a collective effort from the Bangladesh team, with both bowlers and batters playing their roles effectively.

After the departure of Muneeba, Sidra kept losing her partners on the other end and eventually, the tourists ended up scoring 166 for nine. Sidra returned undefeated with 84 off 143 balls, smashing three fours.

For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 26 runs. Rabeya Khan was another contributor with the ball, grabbing two wickets for 35 runs from 10 overs.

In turn, Bangladesh’s opening pair, Fargana Hoque and Murshida Khatun, knitted a 125-run partnership for the first wicket. Fargana top-scored for her side with a 113-ball 62, hitting five fours. Her partner, left-handed Murshida, scored 54 off 106 balls, which included six boundaries.

Bangladesh achieved the target in the 46th over for the loss of three wickets, with skipper Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary the two batters not out at the end. Fargana was named player of the match, while Nahida, for her tally of seven wickets, bagged the player of the series award.

The Pakistan women’s team would head home on Saturday having taken part in the three-match T20I and three-match ODI series. The touring side earlier lost the T20I series 2-1 which was held in Chattanooga.

The Player of the Match was Fargana Hoque (Bangladesh women), while the Player of the Series was Nahida Akter (Bangladesh women).

Scores in brief: Pakistan 166-9, 50 overs (Sidra Amin 84 not out, Sadaf Shamas 31; Nahida Akter 3-26, Rabeya Khan 2-35).

Bangladesh 167-3, 45.4 overs (Fargana Hoque 62, Murshida Khatun 54; Nashra Sundhu 2-27).