Bangladesh upset Pakistan, claim maiden Women's World Cup win
Bangladesh stunned Pakistan in the 12th match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at Seddon Park, Hamilton. They successfully defended 234, claiming their maiden World Cup win. Pakistan were cruising on 155/1 at one stage. However, they suffered an untimely batting collapse. Fahima Khatun starred in Bangladesh's phenomenal win with three wickets. Meanwhile, Sidra Ameen's century went in vain.
How did the match pan out?
Bangladesh compiled 234/7 after Pakistan put them in to bat. Fargana Hoque was Bangladesh's top scorer, having smashed a 115-ball 71. Skipper Nigar Sultana too contributed with a 46-run knock. Pakistan openers Nahida Khan and Sidra Ameen added 91 runs. In a matter of few overs, Pakistan went from 155/1 to 188/7. Although Ameen stayed till the end, she couldn't get Pakistan home.
Pakistan's 18 straight defeat in Women's World Cup
Pakistan lost their 18th straight match in the Women's World Cup. They have lost all four matches in the ongoing tournament so far - to India, Australia, South Africa, and Bangladesh respectively. Pakistan have won only two matches in the history of Women's World Cup. They have lost 24 of 26 matches so far. Pakistan last won a Women's WC match in March 2009.
Bangladesh's maiden World Cup win
Bangladesh have won their first-ever Women's World Cup game. Interestingly, Bangladesh men (beat Scotland by 22 runs in 1999) and women both claimed their maiden Cricket World Cup wins in their third match of the tournament.
First Bangladesh captain to win a Women's World Cup match
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana led from the front in the first innings. She scored a valuable 46 off 64 balls, coming in at number four. Sultana shared a 96-run stand with Fargana Hoque for the third wicket. The duo took Bangladesh past the 150-run mark. Sultana has become the first Bangladesh captain to win a Women's World Cup match.
