How Did Bangladesh Bowlers Dominate Pakistan, Restricting Them to Just 129?
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Synopsis
Bangladesh's bowlers displayed exceptional skill, dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup in a thrilling match at the Women’s ODI World Cup. With key performances from Marufa Akter and Shorna Akter, the Bangladeshi bowlers showcased their prowess, limiting Pakistan to a mere 129 runs. Discover how the match unfolded and what this means for the tournament!
Key Takeaways
- Bangladesh's bowlers displayed exceptional skills, leading to a comprehensive victory.
- Shorna Akter stood out with remarkable bowling figures.
- Pakistan's strategy to bat first backfired.
- Bangladesh successfully capitalized on early breakthroughs.
- No Pakistani batsman managed to score significantly.
Colombo, Oct 2 (NationPress) In a spectacular display of bowling, the Bangladesh women’s team dismantled the Pakistan batting order, restricting them to a mere 129 runs in the third match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Thursday.
Choosing to bat first proved to be a grave error for Pakistan, as they faltered against the disciplined Bangladeshi bowlers. The match commenced with Marufa Akter taking crucial wickets in the first over, sending opener Omaima Sohail and top-order player Sidra Amin back to the pavilion in consecutive deliveries.
Despite Muneeba Ali's efforts to accelerate the scoring during the Power-play, Nigar Sultana’s side kept the Pakistani batters under tight control, making scoring a daunting task.
Muneeba's innings came to an end in the 12th over when Nahida Akter claimed her wicket, thanks to an impressive catch by Nishi Akter. Nahida continued her brilliant performance by also removing Rameen Shamim.
Rameen, who attempted to play a tossed-up delivery, hit straight to Nahida, who took a remarkable return catch as Pakistan fell to 47/4 in 14 overs. Although Sidra Nawaz managed a few boundaries, her innings was curtailed by Rabeya Khan, leaving half of the Pakistani team back in the dressing room by the 19th over.
The Bangladeshi bowlers continued to apply pressure, causing a dramatic collapse in the Pakistani batting lineup. Wickets fell rapidly, with Nashra Sandhu tragically departing hit-wicket, leaving her team in disbelief.
From a precarious 115/9 in 35 overs, Pakistan could only muster 129 runs in 38.3 overs, with Shorna Akter sealing the fate of the innings by dismissing Sadia Iqbal. No batsman was able to make a significant contribution, with Rameen being the top scorer for Pakistan, managing just 23 runs off 39 balls, followed closely by skipper Fatima with 22 runs off 33 balls.
Each Bangladeshi bowler made an impact, with Shorna being the standout performer, claiming three wickets for just five runs in 3.3 overs, paving the way for Bangladesh to chase a modest target of 130 runs.
Brief scores:
Pakistan 129 all out in 38.3 overs (Rameen Shamim 23, Fatima Sana 22; Shorna Akter 3-5, Nahida Akter 2-19, Marufa Akter 2-31) against Bangladesh.
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Point of View
I take pride in highlighting the remarkable achievements of our national teams. Bangladesh's performance against Pakistan showcases the strength and potential of our women's cricket, reaffirming our commitment to fostering talent and competitiveness in the sport. This victory not only boosts morale but also sets a precedent for future matches.
NationPress
02/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
Bangladesh restricted Pakistan to just 129 runs, leading to a dominant victory.
Who were the standout bowlers for Bangladesh?
Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter were standout bowlers, taking crucial wickets and limiting runs.
How did Pakistan's batting lineup perform?
Pakistan struggled significantly, with Rameen Shamim being the top scorer with only 23 runs.
