Bangladesh women’s team conceded defeat by an eight-run margin against Pakistan in their final warm-up match on Tuesday at Providence stadium in Guyana, prior to the ICC Women's World Twenty20.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bat first. Bangladesh bowlers kept good lines and lengths throughout the innings and restricted Pakistan to 106 for seven in 20 overs.
For Pakistan, Bismah Maroof scored 22 while Javeria Khan scored 21.
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Bangladesh captain Salma Khatun and spinner Khadiza tul Kubra took two wickets while Rumana Ahmed and Fahima Khatun took one each.
However, Bangladesh also lost early wickets during their chase. Losing regular wickets kept them at bay as Bangladesh managed to score 98 in their 20 overs losing nine wickets. Fargana Haque was the top scorer with 28 runs.
Bangladesh’s World T20I campaign will start against hosts West Indies on Friday. Later, they will play against England, Sri Lanka and South Africa in their Group A encounters.
