Women’s World Cup: Bangladesh registered their first win by beating Pakistan by 9 runs.© AFP
Bangladesh registered their first win in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup by beating Pakistan by nine runs at Seddon Park in Hamilton, on Sunday. The bottom of the table clash saw a thrilling finale as Sidra Ameen’s century went in vain with Pakistan unable to chase down the 235-run target set by Bangladesh. At 155 for two after 37.5 overs, Pakistan seemed on course to register their first win but suffered an astonishing collapse that saw them lose five wickets for five runs. Ameen waged a lone battle but Bangladesh bowlers did enough in the final five overs to emerge victorious. Pakistan are still without a win in the tournament, having lost all four of their matches so far. (SCORECARD)