Despite a few starts, none of their batters could carry the innings deep, as Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated throughout.
The collapse began early, with Pakistan reduced to 2 for 2 in the very first over, as Marufa Akter removed both Sidra Amin and Omaima Sohail for ducks. Muneeba Ali (17) tried to steady things, but her dismissal to Nahida Akter left the score at 44 for 3.
Rameen Shamim (23) and captain Fatima Sana (22) provided brief resistance, while Aliya Riaz (13) and Sidra Nawaz (15) also got starts. However, wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, preventing any meaningful partnerships. From 91 for 6, Pakistan slipped to 129 all out.
For Bangladesh, the bowling unit was relentless. Shorna Akter stood out with remarkable figures of 3 for 5 in 3.3 overs, cleaning up the tail in quick time.
Nahida Akter (2/19) and Marufa Akter (2/31) struck key blows up front, while Rabeya Khan’s miserly spell of 1 for 13 in 7 overs choked the middle order.
Pakistan’s innings never gathered momentum, with the highest partnership worth only 24 runs. Extras (9) were the eighth-highest contributor in their total.
