Dhaka, Nov 12, (V7N) – The Bangladesh Women's team got off to a disappointing start to the ICC Emerging Nations Trophy by suffering an eight-wicket defeat to Pakistan at Ajman Oval in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
The women's team's defeat came after the Bangladesh Under-19 Men's team tasted a crushing loss to the Under-19 side of the same opponent in the Asia Cup tournament in Oman earlier the same day.
Electing to bat first, Bangladesh Women's managed to put up 108-9, continuing their wayward batting display. Nigar Sultana Joty made a team-best 27, while Shorna Akter was the other one to put up some resistance by making 21 not out. Her knock was key in taking the side past the 100-run mark.
On her captaincy debut, Nahida Akter failed to contribute anything with the willow as she was dismissed for a first-ball duck. In her main responsibility in bowling, she also struggled, giving away 22 runs in 2.4 overs to go wicketless in the match.
Pakistan eased past the target in 15.5 overs, reaching 112-2 with opener Sadaf Shamas hitting a run-a-ball 37. Captain Muneeba Ali was not out on 31 after guiding the side home, while Ayesha Zafar remained not out on 27.
Bangladesh will take on Zimbabwe in their next match on Friday at the same ground.
