BANW vs PAKW 12th Match, Women's WC 2022

Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first in a surprise decision as it was the third time this pitch was used and four tons were already been scored on this pitch. Things didn't turn their way until the final six overs when they picked up four quick wickets and restricted Bangladesh to 234-7 on the back of a brilliant half century from Fargana Haque.

Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-41 whereas Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar and Fatima Sana chipped in with a wicket each.

Pakistan started their chase brilliantly and the openers added 91 runs for the first wicket. Nahida Khan scored a brilliant 43 and Sidra Ameen became the first Pakistan player to score a century in Women's World cup with a terrific knock of 104 off 140 deliveries.

Pakistan were in a strong position with 182-2 but lost quick wickets at regular intervals and ended up with 225-9 in the 50 overs! Fahima Khatun was the pick of the bowlers with brilliant figures of 3-38 in eight overs playing in her first ever World cup match. She was well supported by Rumana Ahmed (2-29), Salma Khatun (1-29) and Jahanara Alam (1-20) who chipped in with a timely dismissal of skipper Bismah Maroof.

Pakistan needed 12 off the final 2 deliveries but failed to make it as they lacked the firepower and were under pressure in the middle phase as the Bangladesh bowlers bowled lots of dot balls to propel the required rate to go beyond a run a ball and over 7 at one occasion.

Bangladesh have got their first points on the table and Pakistan are almost out of the reckoning for the knock out stages with four losses in four games.