Ajman:The Bangladesh Women's cricket team faced a setback as they were defeated by Pakistan in the ICC Emerging Nation Trophy opener at Ajman Oval in the United Arab Emirates. The team lost by eight wickets in the opening match of the tournament.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Bangladesh Women's team, after electing to bat first, managed to score 108-9. Nigar Sultana Joty was the top scorer for Bangladesh, contributing 27 runs, while Shorna Akter added an unbeaten 21 to help the team surpass the 100-run mark.
Nahida Akter, making her captaincy debut, was dismissed for a first-ball duck and went wicket-less in her bowling spell, conceding 22 runs in 2.4 overs. Pakistan, in response, comfortably chased down the target in 15.5 overs, reaching 112-2. Sadaf Shamas led with a run-a-ball 37, while captain Muneeba Ali remained not out on 31, along with Ayesha Zafar, who was not out on 27.
Bangladesh is set to face Zimbabwe in their next match at the same venue tomorrow.