Bangladesh Triumphs Over Pakistan in Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Opener

In a thrilling start to the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, Bangladesh secured a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan. With standout performances from Rubya Haider, who scored an unbeaten 54 on her ODI debut, and a strong bowling display, Bangladesh set the tone for their campaign. The team will look to maintain this momentum as they prepare for their next match against England. Fans are buzzing with excitement over this historic win, marking Bangladesh's second victory against Pakistan in World Cup history.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 2, 2025, 22:27 IST

Bangladesh Starts Strong in Women's ODI World Cup 2025

Bangladesh could not have hoped for a more perfect beginning to their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 journey, achieving a victory against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 2. Their all-around performance led to a convincing seven-wicket win, marking the start of their quest for the first World Cup title.

Pakistan set a target of 130 runs after being bowled out for 129, which Bangladesh successfully chased down in just 31.1 overs. Rubya Haider was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 54 runs off 77 balls. Contributions from skipper Nigar Sultana (23) and Sobhana Mostary (24*) were crucial in helping Bangladesh secure a comfortable win over Pakistan.

For Pakistan, Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Rameem Shamim each took a wicket, but their efforts were insufficient to stop Bangladesh's chase, as Pakistan's batting collapse proved detrimental.

Bangladesh's Bowlers Set the Stage

Before the batters took over, Bangladesh's bowlers set a solid foundation by dismissing Pakistan for 129 runs. Shoma Akter led the bowling attack with impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 5 runs at an economy rate of 1.40. Marufa Akter (2/31) and Nahida Akter (2/19) also played pivotal roles in dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup.

In their chase for 130 runs, Bangladesh lost an early wicket with Fargana Hoque scoring just 2 runs at 7/1. However, Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter steadied the innings with a 33-run partnership for the second wicket until Haider was dismissed for 10 runs at 35/2. Pakistan seemed to regain some control.

The momentum shifted back to Bangladesh as Rubya and Nigar Sultana formed a 62-run partnership for the third wicket before Sultana was out at 97/2. Rubya Haider reached her fifty in her ODI debut during the 26th over.

A Dominant Victory for Bangladesh

Following Nigar's dismissal, Rubya Haider and Sobhana Mostary combined for a crucial 34-run partnership for the fourth wicket, leading Bangladesh past the finish line. Sobhana showcased her aggressive batting style, hitting six boundaries in her unbeaten 19-ball 26, ensuring a comfortable seven-wicket victory and a strong start to their World Cup campaign.

Fans and cricket enthusiasts praised Bangladesh's all-around performance, commending their execution and teamwork. This victory marked Bangladesh's second win against Pakistan in World Cup history.

On social media, fans celebrated Rubya Haider's composed innings and the team's overall performance, highlighting their batting, bowling, and fielding skills that led to Pakistan's first defeat of the tournament.

Looking Ahead

Bangladesh's impressive win has set a positive tone for their Women's World Cup 2025 campaign. They will aim to build on this momentum as they prepare to face England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 7.