Bangladesh upset Pakistan in Women's World Cup, register statement victory

Bangladesh and Pakistan locked horns in the 3rd game of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The two sides took on each other at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 2. Putting in a brilliant show, Bangladesh breezed past Pakistan with ease. 

The clash began with Pakistan coming in to bat first after winning the toss. The side opened its innings with Muneeba Ali scoring 17 runs, but the subpar start to the game saw Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin depart for a duck each. Bangladesh’s



bowling attack put in a brilliant performance, as Rameen Shamim departed on a score of 23, with Aliya Riaz adding 13 runs on the board. 

Skipper Fatima Sana scored 22 runs as Pakistan women posted a total of 129 runs in the first innings of the game. As for Bangladesh, Shorna Akter was the highest wicket-taker with three wickets to her name. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each, alongside Nishita Akter Nishi, Fahima Khatun, and Rabeya Khan, who took one wicket each as well.