Bangladesh Women’s U19 beat Pakistan Women’s U19 by seven wickets in the third match of the five-match T20 series at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on Sunday.
With today’s win, the hosts lead the five-match series 2-1. The fourth match will take place on 10 December, followed by the fifth match on 12 December.
Chasing a modest 87-run target for victory, Bangladesh crossed the finish line in 13.3 overs with seven wickets in hand despite losing two early wickets for eight runs.
Captain Sadia Islam scored 35 off 28 balls with three fours and three sixes to steer her side to a win. For Pakistan, Mahnoor Zaib, Memoona Khalid and Rozina Akram bagged one wicket apiece.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 86 for eight in their 20 overs. Captain Eman Naseer provided a brisk start with a 16-ball 23, striking five fours. However, regular wickets halted momentum as Pakistan slipped to 31 for five in the seventh over.
Zoofishan Ayyaz (14), Rozina Akram (8) and Mahnoor Zaib (12) attempted to rebuild, while Memoona Khalid returned unbeaten on 18 off 25 balls, which included two fours to guide the side past 80.
For Bangladesh, Otoshi Mojumder and Habiba Islam Pinky claimed two wickets each.
Player of the match – Sadia Islam (Bangladesh)
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