Tigresses need 130 runs to beat Pakistan in WC opener | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 2, 2025 (BSS) - Leg-spinner Shorna Akter produced a sensational spell, taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs, as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 129 in 38.3 overs in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup opener at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. Bangladesh, who had marked Pakistan and hosts Sri Lanka as their prime targets in the tournament, now need 130 runs to secure victory in their first match. Shorna's brilliance was well supported by Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter, who claimed two wickets each. After Pakistan opting to bat first, Marufa tormented them with double strike in consecutive deliveries in just first over, removing Omaia Shohail and Sidra Amin for duck. Nahida soon joined the...