Bangladesh Women seal T20I series win against Pakistan
Murshida Kahtun
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Bangladesh Women clinched the T20I series against Pakistan with a 20-run win in the second match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
The Tigress defended the 121-run target as Rabeya Khan and Nahida Akter each picked up two wickets to help Bangladesh seal the three-match series 2-0.
Pakistan batters found themselves in a spot of bother due to the tight bowling by the Tigress.
Bismah Maroof top-scored with 30 runs in 44 deliveries while Iram Javed (15) and Umme Hani (14) were able to cross the double digits as they managed to put 100-7 in the allotted 20 overs.
Earlier, Bangladesh managed to score 120 runs after being invited to bat first. Shorna Akter scored the highest 27 runs for Bangladesh, Ritu Moni and Murshida Khatun contributed with 19 and 20 runs respectively.
Bangladesh made a steady start with the opener Murshida adding 34 runs with Shamima Sultana for the opening partnership.
The Tigress kept their run-flow slow and lost wicket at regular intervals and eventually mustered a 121-run target.
Diana Baig scalped a double for the visitors.
