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Pakistan women beat Bangladesh. [Source - AFP]
Pakistan Women began their ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 campaign with a dominant They thrashed Bangladesh Women by 8 wickets in Match 3 at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman, UAE, on Thursday.
It was a commanding all-round performance from Pakistan Women with both bat and ball, offering a glimpse of what they could bring to the tournament. Here's a detailed look at how the match unfolded.
Pakistan Women Dominate to Restrict Bangladesh to a Modest Total
Bangladesh Women, playing their first game of Emerging Nations Trophy as well, elected to bat after winning the toss. Pakistan started strongly with the ball, keeping the top order quiet and reducing Bangladesh 2 for 23 at the end of powerplay.
Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana attempted to rebuild the innings after the setbacks. The pair steadied Bangladesh and guided them to 52 at the halfway stage, offering hope of a stronger finish before Pakistan struck again.
Pakistan Women struck back with a cluster of wickets, preventing Bangladesh from building momentum in the middle and death overs. The visitors eventually finished on 108/9, falling short of a commanding total.
Tuba Hassan led Pakistan's bowling attack with three wickets for 26 runs. Nashra Sandhu provided excellent support, picking up two wickets for just 13 runs in her four overs to keep Bangladesh Women in check.
Skipper Muneeba Ali's Unbeaten Knock Guides Pakistan Women to Victory
Pakistan Women came out firing in the 109-run chase, with Shawaal Zulfiqar taking the attack to Bangladesh's bowlers. However, her quickfire six-ball 16 was cut short in the second over.
Bangladesh Women sensed an opportunity to trigger a collapse after the early breakthrough. However, Sadaf Shamas and captain Muneeba Ali steadied the innings, ensuring Pakistan lost no further wickets until the end of the 10th over.
The pair added 43 runs before Shamas departed for a well-made 37 off 37 deliveries. Her dismissal brought Ayesha Zafar to the crease, with Pakistan needing just a few more runs to seal the win.
Muneeba took charge with an unbeaten 31 off 34 balls, while Ayesha provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 27 off 18 deliveries. The duo guided Pakistan home by eight wickets with 25 balls to spare.
