Bangladesh script history at Women's World Cup after outclassing Pakistan in thriller
India Today
Women's World Cup: Sidra Ameen's historic hundred for Pakistan went in vain as Bangladesh won for the first time in the history of the tournament, successfully defending a 234-run total in Hamilton on Monday.
Bangladesh scripted their first-ever victory in the Women's World Cup as they successfully defended 234 against Pakistan in their league match at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday. The historic victory took them to the 6th spot of the 8-team table as Pakistan are winless after losing four matches on the trot at the World Cup in New Zealand.
Pakistan suffered heartbreak as Sidra Ameen hit their first-ever hundred in a Women's World Cup match. But the effort from the opener went in vain as Pakistan went from 183/2 to 188/7 before being restricted to 225/9 in 50 overs.
"Very hard to digest. Some bad shots from the middle-order cost us the game," Pakistan skippeer Bisma Maroof said.
"Ameen was playing well but she was disappointed she didn't finish off the game. We should have chased it down but the shot selection let us down."
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs to win their first ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/JtfX73lWjd
AMEEN EFFORT IN VAIN
Pakistan, riding on Sidra Ameen's strong show, kept themselves in the chase even as the asking rate was going up; However, the 44th over bowled by Fahima Khatun changed the complexion of the game.
