Bangladesh Stun Pakistan by 23 Runs in Women’s T20 World Cup Thriller
Bangladesh Team produced a remarkable comeback with both bat and ball to defeat Pakistan by 23 runs in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at Southampton.
After slipping to 48/4, captain Nigar Sultana scored 36 while Shorna Akter remained unbeaten on 39 to lift Bangladesh to 123/6. Pakistan looked comfortable at 58/1 in the chase before Bangladesh’s spinners turned the match around. Left-arm spinners Sanjida Akter Meghla (3/21) and Nahida Akter (3/18) triggered a dramatic collapse as Pakistan finished on 100/8.
The victory moved Bangladesh to four points and strengthened their semifinal hopes.
Brief Scores
Bangladesh – 123/6 in 20 overs (Shorna Akter 39 not out, Nigar Sultana 36; Fatima Sana 2-18)
Pakistan – 100/8 in 20 overs (Muneeba Ali 25; Sanjida Akter Meghla 3-21, Nahida Akter 3-18)
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