Tigresses beat Pakistan for a winning start to World Cup

Rubya Haider Jhilik hit a half-century on his ODI debut as Bangladesh Women’s team crushed Pakistan by seven wickets for a winning start to the ICC Cricket World Cup at R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday. Jhilik struck 54 not out, guiding Bangladesh to 130-3 in 31.1 overs after the bowlers, led by Marufa Akter bundled Pakistan out for a meager 129 in 38.3 overs. Bangladesh thereafter lived up to the expectation of winning it with ease, with Jhilik playing the central role in driving the side to the victory after the departure of two experienced and in form batters Farzana Haque Pinky (2) and Sharmin Akter Supta (10). The departure of the duo left Bangladesh at precarious 35-2, giving Pakistan...