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Pakistan opts to bat first against Bangladesh at Women's Cricket World Cup

Debutant Rubya Haider scored an unbeaten 54 as Bangladesh chased 130 comfortably, securing their second World Cup win over Pakistan with 113 balls to spare, officials said.

  • On Thursday, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the match starting at 3 PM after a 2.30 PM toss.
  • Fatima Sana said the pitch looked good and highlighted three Pakistan players making their World Cup debut, while Nigar Sultana accepted starting with bowling despite wanting to bat first.
  • Debutant Rubya Haider anchored the chase with a composed half-century, scoring an unbeaten 54 off 77 balls and sharing a 62-run stand with captain Nigar Sultana before Sobhana Mostary finished the chase.
  • Bangladesh completed a seven-wicket victory with overs to spare, bowling Pakistan team out for 129 in 38.3 overs; Fatima Sana, Pakistan captain, said, `We just lost too many wickets early on and never recovered`.
  • Pakistan will meet India on October 5 at Colombo, testing their batting after this loss as they play all seven group games in the host city.
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