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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 down 130 with 18.5 overs remaining, securing only their second World Cup win against Pakistan.
- On Thursday, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Women's World Cup match at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, with the toss at 2.30 PM ahead of the 3 PM start.
- With three new players in the XI, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana cited the batting-friendly pitch and Pakistan training in Colombo earlier this year as factors.
- Rubya Haider seized the spotlight on debut, scoring an unbeaten 54 with eight fours to anchor Bangladesh women's cricket team’s chase to 131/3 in 31.3 overs, overtaking a target of 130.
- Pakistan's 129 all out left the side needing urgent batting improvements, and captain Fatima Sana said `We just lost too many wickets early on and never recovered`.
- Pakistan will meet India on October 5 in Colombo while Bangladesh tackle England on October 7, raising early tournament stakes for both sides.
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