Bowlers, Haider propel Bangladesh to second win at World Cup
Spin-heavy Bangladesh exposed Pakistan's poor shot selection on a good batting surface to skittle them for just 129
02/10Result
3rd Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Colombo, Oct 2 2025
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![Pakistan Women]( "Pakistan Women")
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![Bangladesh Women]( "Bangladesh Women")
131/3 (31.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
02/10Result
3rd Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Colombo, Oct 2 2025
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![Pakistan Women]( "Pakistan Women")
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![Bangladesh Women]( "Bangladesh Women")
131/3 (31.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Marufa Akter swings her way straight into World Cup lore
She wasn't Bangladesh's only match-winner, but Marufa's hooping deliveries set the tone for victory
Bangladesh coach Sarwar Imran returns to work days after suffering minor stroke
He had attended team training on Wednesday and was at Bangladesh's seven-wicket win over Pakistan for the duration of that game
Preview
Evenly matched Bangladesh and Pakistan aim to hit the ground running in Colombo
Both teams went through the Qualifier, and have a 2-2 record against each other in the last four matches
