‘Historical feat’: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs to script their first-ever win in Women’s World Cup
Nahida Akter held her nerve in the last over and conceded only six runs as Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by nine runs and scripted a historic first-ever win in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in Hamilton on Monday.
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs to win their first ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match 👏#CWC22 pic.twitter.com/ktZkJXB7DX
— ICC (@ICC) March 14, 2022
It was also Bangladesh’s first win against Pakistan in the Women’s ODI. Interestingly, Bangladesh men and women both got their maiden Cricket World Cup win in their third match of the tournament. The men’s team defeated Scotland by 22 runs in the 199 World Cup held in England.
Maiden ODI hundred for Sidra Ameen! 👏#CWC22 pic.twitter.com/O90GfL4kHC
— ICC (@ICC) March 14, 2022
Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof won the toss and ...