Bangladesh vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Bangladesh crush Pakistan by 7 wickets in Colombo

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, WIDE! Another back of a length, but sprays it away from the left-hander, beyond the tramline around off. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, Back of a length, outside off. Muneeba Ali rocks back and looks for a cut but misses on the bounce of the delivery. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, Full-length delivery, on off. Muneeba Ali, with no footwork, defends it right under her eyesight. 

Marufa Akter is coming round the wicket to the left-hander and Muneeba Ali will be facing the hat-trick delivery.

Nishita Akter Nishi to Rameen Shamim, Drags her length back, outside off. Rameen Shamim gets forward and defends it toward off side. 

Nishita Akter Nishi to Rameen Shamim, Fullish, on middle. Rameen Shamim lunges and rests it down the track. 

Nishita Akter Nishi to Rameen Shamim, Tossed up, on middle. Rameen Shamim flicks it toward the leg side for no run. 

Nishita Akter Nishi to Muneeba Ali, Tossed up, on off. Muneeba Ali drives it toward long off for a single. 

Nishita Akter Nishi to Muneeba Ali, Short, on the stumps. Muneeba Ali hangs back and flicks it toward mid-wicket for no run. 

Nishita Akter Nishi to Muneeba Ali, Fuller, on off. Muneeba Ali pushes it toward off side. 

Sensational first over from Marufa Akter as she gets rid of two Pakistan Women batters in the first over itself. Rameen Shamim walks out with the team in trouble. We will have spin from the other end as Nishita Akter Nishi will be bowling from the other end.

Marufa Akter to Sidra Amin, OUT! CASTLED! Back-to-back from Marufa Akter! This is a sensational piece of bowling from Marufa Akter! Bowls it fuller once again, on off and angling it in. Sidra Amin gets two-minded, whether to block it to her front to push it away, and by the time she decided, the ball sneaks past the inner edge and thumps the top of middle stump. 

Sidra Amin walks out next.

Marufa Akter to Omaima Sohail, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Marufa Akter draws the first blood for Bangladesh Women! Marufa Akter bowls on a fuller length, pitching it on off, and shapes it in. Omaima Sohail plants her front foot toward the delivery and tries to drive it toward the offside but gets beaten on the inner edge. The ball rattles the top of the middle stump and Marufa Akter gets the first wicket. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, Fuller, on off. Muneeba Ali pushes it from the outer part of her bat toward the deep third fielder and gets a single. Muneeba Ali opens her account!

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, WIDE! Pakistan Women are underway with that bonus run! Marufa Akter bowls it on a length, anlging it away from the batter, but sprays it beyond the tramline. Muneeba Ali makes a leave. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, BEATEN! Pitches it up, just outside off, shapes it away. Muneeba Ali lunges to block it to her front but misses on the outside edge. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, Play and a miss! Back of a length now, angling it wide outside off. Muneeba Ali attempts a cut but gets beaten on the outer edge. 

Marufa Akter to Muneeba Ali, Marufa Akter scoots from over the wicket and bowls on a good length, pitching it on off and swinging it away from the left-handed batter. Muneeba Ali prods and lifts her willow up to make a leave. 

The stage is set for an exciting contest! Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail are ready to open the innings for Pakistan, while Marufa Akter is set to bowl the first over for Bangladesh. The crowd is on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the match unfolds.

The stage is set for the pre-match ceremony! The teams are lined up, and the match officials are in place. The crowd is cheering as the national anthems of Bangladesh and Pakistan are about to be played. First up is the national anthem of Pakistan, followed by the national anthem of Bangladesh. The atmosphere is electric, with fans from both countries showing their team spirit.

According to Russell Arnold's pitch report, the R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to offer favorable batting conditions, with warm and humid weather and a hard pitch with good grass cover that won't slow down or turn much as the game progresses. While recent matches have seen scores over 300, Pakistan might not need to aim that high after electing to bat first. However, dew might become a factor in the evening, potentially impacting the game.

Bangladesh Women's Captain Nigar Sultana expressed satisfaction with batting first, mentioning that they had played a warm-up game at the venue and found it favorable to bat. She highlighted the team's hard work in camps focusing on skills and fitness, which has prepared them well despite limited international matches. Sultana also welcomed Rubya Haider, who is making her international debut.

Pakistan Women's Captain Fatima Sana believes the pitch in Colombo looks good and expects it to be a batting-friendly wicket. She hopes her team can put up a strong performance, acknowledging that every team becomes tough in the World Cup. 

Bangladesh Women (Playing XI) - Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana Joty (C)(WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi.

Pakistan Women (Playing XI) - Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz (WK), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal.

TOSS - Pakistan Women have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first.