Like in yesterday’s game, Pakistan’s Bismah Maroof’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off when right-arm fast Diana Baig dismissed Shamima Sultana for one in the first over. Spinners entered the game once more, sharing four wickets between themselves: Nida Dar (4-0-19-2), Omaima Sohail (1-0-4-1), and Sadia Iqbal (4-1-10-1). Diana limited the visitors to 70 for eight in 20 overs by taking two wickets for 11 runs. Rain forced a temporary suspension of play in the 18th over, but it was quickly restarted without losing any overs.

In response, the first two batsmen put together a strong 49-run partnership for the first wicket. In the powerplay, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin scored 40 runs, including five fours. Muneeba was the only batter to return to the pavilion; he hit one four while getting 14 points off of 19. In place of Iram Javed, the right-handed Sidra was selected for the team and returned unbeaten on a 35-ball 36 with four boundaries, earning player of the match honours. In the 13th over, Bismah’s unbeaten 12 off 20 helped the team reach the mark.

Scores in brief:

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by nine wickets

Bangladesh 70-8, 20 overs (Salma Khatun 24 not out; Diana Baig 2-11, Nida Dar 2-19)

Pakistan 72-1, 12.2 overs (Sidra Amin 36 not out)

Player of the match – Sidra Amin (Pakistan)

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