Bangladesh women’s cricket team began their tour of Pakistan on a sour note as they suffered a 29-run defeat against the hosts in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Southend Club Ground in Karachi yesterday.
The home side made things difficult for the visitors as Ayesha Rahman (23), Farjana Hoque (23) and Rumana Ahmed (22) were the only Bangladesh batters who reached double figures.
Anam Amin (2/17) was the most successful bowler for Pakistan while the rest of the bowling attack all took a wicket apiece with the exception of Asmavia Iqbal.
Earlier, Pakistan posted a competitive 124/5 deciding to take first guard. Javeria Khan (44) and top-order batter Bismah Maroof (65 not out) were largely responsible for guiding their side to a challenging total as the second-wicket partnership added 87 runs. Otherwise, the Bangladesh bowlers fared well as none of the other Pakistan batters reached double digits.
Nahida Akter bagged two wickets for the tourists while Fahima Khatun and Jahanara Alam shared two scalps between themselves. The second and final T20I will be held today.
