‘Horical feat’: Bangladesh beat Pakan 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 Pakan nine runs and scripted a horic first-ever win in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in Hamilton on Monday.
Bangladesh beat Pakan 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 Pakan 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 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
Pakan skipper Bismah Maroof won the toss and elected to field. Batting first, Bangladesh posted 234 runs in their 50 overs. Fargana Hoque (71 off 115b; 5×4) was the top scorer. She was ably supported Sharmin Akhter (44 off 55b; 6×4) and skipper Nigar Sultana (46 off 64b; 1×4). It was also Bangladesh’s highest total in the ODIs
For Pakan, left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu (3/41) was the pick of the bowler, while Fatima Sana, Nida Dar, and Omaima Sohail chipped in with a wicket apiece.
Chasing the target, Pakan were cruising at 183/2, with 8 overs left. Thereafter, they inexplicably allowed the pressure to get to them to slip to 188/7 and in the end they lose 9 runs.
One has to feel for Sidra Ameen (104 off140b; 8×4), she rode her luck to bring up a fine ton but the middle and lower order did not support her. It was Ameen’s maiden ODI century. With Ameen going strong, Pakan were well on course for a successful chase, reaching 183 for two but Fahima Khatun (3/38) turned the match on its head with three quick wickets as Pakan inexplicably lost five of their batters for just five runs to slip to 188 for seven and were eventually restricted to 225 for nine.
Khatun picked up the wickets of Omaima Sohail (10), Aliya Riaz (0) and Fatima Sana (0), while Rumana Ahmed removed Nida Dar (0) before centurion Ameen fell for a run-out to end Pakan’s hope.
Featuring in their first women’s World Cup, Bangladesh had lost their first two games against South Africa and New Zealand, while Pakan slumped to their fourth defeat in as many matches and 18th successive loss in the event.
For Bangladesh, Fahima Khatun (3/38) was adjudged player of the match as she played an important role in Pakan’s middle-order collapse.
Brief Scores
Bangladesh Women: 234 for 7 (Hoque 71, Nigar 46, Akhter 44; Sandhu 3/41)
Pakan Women: 225 for 9 (Ameen 104, Nahida 43; Fahima 3-38, Rumana 2-29)
