Sri Lanka Women won their maiden match of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup with a seven-run victory over Bangladesh Women during Match 21 at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Full of drama, the match saw captain Chamari Athapaththu take charge from the front with both her bat and ball, steering her team to the narrow victory. The game became a nail-biting finish as Bangladesh, though dominant for the better part of the chase, spectacularly collapsed in the last overs.

Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka lost opener Vishmi Gunaratne on the very first ball to Marufa Akter, putting pressure on their innings early on. Chamari Athapaththu (46 from 43) and Hasini Perera (85), however, rescued the innings with a 72-run partnership, which was pivotal in placing the innings in good stead. Together, they provided a strong platform to Sri Lanka, but once they were dismissed, the middle order was unable to keep the momentum going. The team, which had been cruising at 155-4, were bowled out for 202 off 48.4 overs eventually. Shorna Akter was the star for Bangladesh with 3-27, while Rabeya Khan and Marufa Akter got important wickets.

In reply, Bangladesh's chase began on a poor note as they stumbled to 44-3 in 16 overs. But skipper Nigar Sultana Joty (77 off 98) and Sharmin Akhter (53) stemmed the flow and pulled the innings back with patience and discipline. Their stand placed Bangladesh in a commanding position at 176-3 with only 27 runs from the last 30 balls required for victory. But Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Chamari Athapaththu, again flip the match dramatically towards the end to record a thrilling victory. Below are the top reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Collapse of Batting in the End

Bangladesh was sailing toward victory before collapsing to five wickets in eight balls. They went from 176-3 to 195-9, unable to cope with increasing pressure. The batters lost focus in the final moments of the inning which allowed Sri Lanka to reinforce their position in the game. The collapse was ultimately the biggest reason Bangladesh lost in a heartbreaking defeat.

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2. Poor Start to the Top Order

Bangladesh's top order struggled to create momentum at the start of the innings, with Rubya Haider going for a duck and Sobhana Mostary just adding eight runs. After 24 runs during the Powerplay, Bangladesh were quickly put on the back foot. With a lack of early partnerships, there was a lot of work for the middle order to do.

3. Nigar Sultana's Injury Issues

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty's hamstring pull was a huge setback for Bangladesh. While she could manage only a gritty knock of 77, her restricted movement spoiled her run and shot choice towards the last overs. Her wicket was at a timing when Sri Lanka could capitalize on it, and once she was dismissed, Bangladesh's chase lost direction, handing Sri Lanka a deserving win.

Australia Women (AUS-W) will take on Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025  at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Australia Women currently holds a strong position at the top of the points table having won three of their four matches in the tournament to this point. The defending champions are in great form and have just recently registered a thrilling win against the India Women with a terrific innings from Alyssa Healy. The Aussies will now hope to continue their terrific run of form and build on their chances of making it to the semi-finals with another solid win.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Women are sixth on the table with a win and three defeats. They faced a difficult loss to South Africa Women in their last match and will now be keen to recover. A victory over the world champions would be a great confidence booster and keep their semi-final hopes alive.

AUS-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

Australia Women have a perfect record against Bangladesh Women in ODI cricket, winning all four encounters so far.

• Matches Played: 4
• AUS-W Won: 4
• BAN-W Won: 0
• No Result: 0

AUS-W vs BAN-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 18
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 13
• Average 1st Innings Score: 239
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 216
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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AUS-W vs BAN-W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS-W): Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt.

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W): Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of sixteen matches, the updated points table is as follows:

The South Africa Women’s team (SA-W) will face the Bangladesh Women’s team (BAN-W) in match number 14 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 13, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

The Proteas are confident after winning back-to-back victories over India and New Zealand, having made a remarkable recovery from their opening loss against England. Last time they played, South Africa showed resilience to chase down a target of 252 runs against India, winning with three wickets and seven balls remaining. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led the way, while Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk wrapped up another great victory in the end.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh have suffered two consecutive losses to qualify comfortably from their first match against Pakistan. The Nigar Sultana-led side have struggled to find a rhythm especially batting, and have endured two massive defeats to England and New Zealand. Bangladesh will need a strong bowling performance and greater middle-order support as they going into a match against a confident South Africa.

SA-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

South Africa have a dominant record over Bangladesh, winning 18 of their 21 meetings so far.

• Matches Played: 21
• SA-W Won: 18
• BAN-W Won: 3
• No Result: 2

SA-W vs BAN-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 17
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 12
• Average 1st Innings Score: 239
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 215
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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SA-W vs BAN-W Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W): Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (WK & C), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of thirteen matches, the updated points table is as follows:

New Zealand Women finally win their first victory of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, beating Bangladesh Women comprehensively by 100 runs in Match 11. The match was held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where New Zealand came back strongly after a sequence of early losses in the tournament. Not only did this win raise their confidence but also pushed them ahead of Bangladesh in the points table.

After winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bat first and scored a competitive 227/9 in their 50-over allotted time. Skipper Sophie Devine opened with a good 63 runs, while Brooke Halliday scored a crucial 69 runs. Both their 112-run stand for the fourth wicket took New Zealand off the shaky start at 38/3. Rabeya Khan for Bangladesh was impressive with the ball, ending on a haul of 3/30.

Chasing 228, Bangladesh’s innings never gained momentum as they collapsed to 33/6 inside the first 14 overs. Despite a late effort from Fahima Khatun (34) and Rabeya Khan (25), the team was eventually bowled out for 127 in 39.5 overs. Jess Kerr (3/21) and Lea Tahuhu (3/22), playing her 100th ODI, were instrumental in sealing a dominant win for the White Ferns. This commanding victory saw New Zealand move to fifth place on the points table. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Top-order collapse:

Bangladesh's top and middle order was in collapse against New Zealand's bowling attack in the chase of 228. They were reduced to 33/6 in 14 overs, effectively killing off their chase. Only three batters reached double figures.

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2. Failure to dismiss New Zealand's middle order: 

Following a strong beginning with the ball, Bangladesh could not keep up the pressure and take wickets in the middle overs. This allowed New Zealand to limit their collapse from 38/3, and build an adequate partnership between Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday.

3. Excellent bowling from New Zealand: 

New Zealand's bowlers were absolutely overwhelming, piercing through the Bangladesh batting order. Jess Kerr and Tahuhu were particularly damaging, each picking up three wickets. The continued pressure from the New Zealand bowlers meant that Bangladesh were unable to make any effective partnerships.

New Zealand Women (NZ W) will take on Bangladesh Women (BAN W) in the 11th Match of the ICC Women’s  World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati at 3:00 PM IST on Friday, October 10. The Sophie Devine led side has had a tough start to their campaign, losing their first two matches against Australia then South Africa. Despite an impressive squad, the White Ferns currently sit seventh on the table and are in need of a first win.

Conversely, Bangladesh Women led by Nigar Sultan, are also in a must-win situation after their mixed bag of results in the two opening fixtures. After one win and one defeat, they currently sit fifth in the tournament. Bangladesh will be hoping to capitalize on New Zealand's poor form, to be able to gain. The fixture promises to hel a close contest, with both sides looking to pull their campaigns back on track while hoping to remain in contention for the tournament's semi-finals.

NZ W vs BAN W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

New Zealand holds a clear edge over Bangladesh in their previous ODI encounters.

• Matches Played: 4
• NZ-W Won: 2
• BAN-W Won: 0
• No Result: 2

NZ-W vs BAN-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati normally has good to balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers in different phases of the game.

• Total Matches: 6
• Matches won batting first: 2
• Matches won bowling first: 4
• Average 1st Innings Score: 210
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 191
• Highest Total: 373/7 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (30.4 overs) by ENG-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 326/2 (42.1 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total Defended: 269/8 (47 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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NZ-W vs BAN-W: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women (NZ-W): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W): Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (WK/C), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of ten matches, the updated points table is as follows:

England Women registered a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in Match 8 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Bangladesh, who won the toss, chose to bat first but could not score as they would have liked. Sobhana Mostary played patiently for her 60 runs from 108 balls, while wickets kept falling at the other end. A quick 43 runs from Rabeya Khan in the final overs helped Bangladesh reach 178 runs before getting all out in 47.2 overs.

England's pursuit was not off to a good beginning, with Marufa Akter bowling superbly and removing two wickets early. But captain Heather Knight countered with a composed and assured innings, making 76 off 107 deliveries. Charlie Dean assisted her by making 23, as the duo guided England out of early woes. Though they lost a couple of wickets in the end, England overhauled the target in 45.5 overs to achieve a four-wicket victory. 

ENG-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Heather Knight (Player of the Match):

"Those weren't the easiest conditions. Bangladesh have got a good bowling attack. They are skillful. We were under pressure but happy to get across the line in the World Cup. On Marufa Akter – she's a very good bowler. She gets that late swing which is rare. She's a trump card and it was a challenge for us. I got reprieved a couple of times. Capsey played really well to get a little partnership. Charlie also played well. We spoke about building a partnership. The way they bowled with accuracy, it was good to get that partnership under pressure. Good. I have lost a few kgs. It has been ages since I have fielded 50 overs and batted for so long. There will be some stiffness but happy to do so."

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Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women Captain):

"Yeah, we did what we needed to get over the line. Before the tournament, we spoke as a group that we need to be gritty and resilient to get over the line. It could have looked better but we are a happy side. Early on, it felt it was easier to hit seam. Capsey bowled some important overs. It was very valuable and we were happy to restrict them to that total. We are pretty lucky to have Linsey and Sophie who can bowl in the death. Something to think for me when the lights come in, it's easier to bat and bring back Bell in the attack or hold back Sophie. Talking about the balance of the side, great thing is we have Charlie coming in at that number. The calmness that they both showed was brilliant. We would have liked to get over the line with more wickets in hand."

Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Women Captain):

"It was an incredible game how my girls fought till the last ball. It was incredible. We lost early wickets but Sobhana played a good knock but no one supported her. Rabeya played a good cameo. We were 20-30 runs short on this surface. I wanted to play till the last ball. It would be more effective to get 10-12 more runs. They are very young and can't make decisions sometimes so we wanted to help them. Fahima did really well but if we got some support from Rabeya and Nahida – our main bowlers, maybe we would have some chance."

England women defeated a spirited Bangladesh women side by four wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 7, to move to the top of the Women’s World Cup 2025 standings. After winning the toss, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose to bowl first, and her bowlers made early breakthroughs to put Bangladesh under some pressure. Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith took the wickets of Rubya Haider and Nigar Sultana within the powerplay, however, Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter built a steady partnership of 34 runs, rebuilding the innings.

Mostary led the innings for Bangladesh, finishing on a mature 60 runs off 108 balls, while Rabeya Khan gave a burst at the end with 43 runs off 27 balls. As a result of those innings, Bangladesh only managed to score 178 runs in 49.4 overs, where Sophie Ecclestone took the three wickets for England while Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, and Linsey Smith chipped in with two wickets each to restrict Bangladesh to a below par score.

In reply, England started shakily, losing Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont early to Marufa Akter’s clever in-swingers. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight steadied the innings with a 40-run stand, but further wickets kept England under pressure at 103/6 in the 30th over. Knight and Dean then forged a crucial 79-run partnership to guide England to a four-wicket win with 23 balls to spare. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh women defeat:

1. Slow Scoring and Batting Collapse

Bangladesh had difficulty finding runs against disciplined bowling from the England attack. Sobhana Mostary held one end but had very little support from her teammates. Wickets fell at regular times, and the pressure of slow scoring added to the pressure. This prevented Bangladesh from putting up a competitive total on the board.

2. England’s Spin Bowling

England’s spinners were excellent throughout the match. Sophie Ecclestone provided 3 wickets for 24 runs, with important wickets also coming from Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith and Alice Capsey. The spinners all bowled with great control, which created pressure on Bangladesh to be able to play their normal game and score runs.

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3. Heather Knight’s Calm Innings

Captain Heather Knight was the key difference in the chase. she stayed calm under pressure, Knight built key partnerships after a few early wickets and calmly took England safely over the line with a knock of 76, a demonstration of her experience in difficult situations.

England Women (ENG-W) will face Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in Match No. 8 of the ICC Women’s  World Cup 2025 will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 7, at 3:00 PM IST. Both teams come into this encounter off the back of confidence-boosting wins in their opening fixtures. England Women defeated South Africa at a canter by 10 wickets, while Bangladesh Women beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their first match. 

Both teams are currently in third and fourth place in the points table, separated by Net Run Rate, it promises to be an exciting tournament as both teams will be seeking to extend their winning forms and enhance their chances of qualification for the semi-finals. England and Bangladesh have only played one previous One-Day International against each other, which the England team won by 100 runs.

ENG-W vs BAN-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

England dominate the head-to-head record, having won their only previous encounter.

• Matches Played: 1
• ENG-W Won: 1
• BAN-W Won: 0
• No Result: 0

ENG-W vs BAN-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati generally offers balanced conditions, assisting both batters and bowlers at different stages of the game.

• Total Matches: 5
• Matches won batting first: 2
• Matches won bowling first: 3
• Average 1st Innings Score: 216
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 193
• Highest Total: 373/7 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (30.4 overs) by ENG-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 326/2 (42.1 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total Defended: 269/8 (47 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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ENG-W vs BAN-W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG-W): Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (WK), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.

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

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of seven matches, the points table looks like this.

Bangladesh Women secured a dominating victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by winning seven wickets against Pakistan Women in Match 3 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Bangladesh side put in a complete performance by allowing their bowlers to restrict Pakistan to a cheap total and then allowing their batters to chase it down with ease.

Pakistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, had a disastrous start. Both openers Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin were dismissed for ducks, leaving the side under pressure from the first over. Muneeba Ali tried to fight back but only made 17, while Aliya Riaz (13) and Sidra Nawaz (15) also failed to make big scores. The only resistance came from Rameen Shamim with 23 and captain Fatima Sana with 22. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Pakistan were bowled out for just 129 in 38.3 overs.

Bangladesh bowlers were outstanding. Shorna Akter led the way with a brilliant spell of 3/5 in 3.3 overs, including three maidens. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each to keep Pakistan on the back foot. Chasing 130, Bangladesh never looked troubled. Rubya Haider impressed on debut with 54 runs off 77 balls, while Sobhana Mostary (24) and captain Nigar Sultana (23) guided the team to victory in 31.1 overs.

PAK-W vs BAN-W: Who said what?

Marufa Akter (Player of the Match):

“Everyone supported me. Sobhana Mostary, whenever I bowled, she tells me that you are a good bowler and you can do it for the team. The team analyst also told me two months back that I can get the player of the match and it has happened. (On getting swing with the new ball) First four balls, I look to assess the conditions. I was getting good swing and I was maintaining good line and length. Both wickets, were good (chuckles). Yes, first, I cannot understand where the ball went but then I figured and went for it the next time. I always feel that I am the best fielder in the team.”

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Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain):

“Yeah, I am happy. See, a good toss to lose. We wanted to bat first as well. I just told my girls that we need quick wickets in the powerplay and how Marufa bowled in the powerplay, she stole the show. I think, she (Marufa Akter) is very young and mature cricketer. She knows her role well. How she delivered today in the middle is quite incredible. See, after the first innings, we talked about playing our natural game. I think Jhelik (Rubya Haider) batted well on her debut and other batters around her batted well. I think, sometimes you feel pressure when you lose early wickets. We wanted to build partnerships. This is the kind of culture we wanted to create in our team. We wanted to start well and carry this momentum into the tournement.”

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Captain):

“I think in the first over of the match, we gave a couple of wickets and that was the turning point. In the next game, we will try to make a comeback in the World Cup. I think we just collapsed during our batting. Some players are playing their first World Cup and they are definitely under a bit more pressure. However, the team atmosphere is very good and we as a unit are gelling very well. I think it was a better pitch for the pacers as it was seaming a bit but it was good enough for batting as well. We were unable to execute our plans in the first innings.”

Bangladesh Women made a perfect start to their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant win over Pakistan Women in Match 3 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. After Pakistan chose to bat first, their innings collapsed to just 129 all out in 38.3 overs. Marufa Akter gave Bangladesh the best possible start, removing both openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for ducks in the very first over. From there, Pakistan’s batters struggled against disciplined bowling, with only Rameen Shamim (23) and Fatima Sana (22) showing some fight. Shorna Akter was the star bowler, taking a career-best 3/5, while Nahida Akter finished with 2/19.

In response, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target, as debutant Rubya Haider looked incredibly calm in a knock of 54 not out. With captain Nigar Sultana Joty and Sobhana Mostary, she made sure the chase was calm even after losing two early wickets. with that Bangladesh reached 131/3 in 31.1 overs, And won by 7 wickets, as it managed their batting and bowling with confidence and poise. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Batting Collapse and Early Wickets

Pakistan's batting collapsed from the opening over itself. Marufa Akter's swing bowling dismissed the two openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for a duck. Losing both openers without a run on the board put Pakistan under big pressure, and they never recovered. Through no fault of their own, the batting line-up quickly fell apart and left too much to be done by the middle order.

2. Bangladesh’s Effective Bowling

Bangladesh’s bowlers did their job very well. Marufa Akter’s early spell with the new ball set the tone, and the spinners took control later. Shorna Akter’s brilliant 3/5 broke the middle order, while Nahida Akter’s 2/19 kept the runs tight. Their accuracy and discipline made batting very hard for Pakistan.

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3. Lack of Partnerships

Even though there were minimal stand contributions from Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana, they simply did not materialize into holistic partnerships. Pakistan continued to lose wicket after wicket, which greatly hampered the ability to build a strong stand. Without a strong partnership, Pakistan fell for just 129 runs, which is far too few runs to defend against a confident side like Bangladesh.