Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets

SYLHET (92 News) - In the match of Women's Asia Cup, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 9 wickets and achieved their second consecutive victory.

Bangladesh set Pakistan a target of 71 runs to win. The Bangladeshi team scored 70 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs Quota. Salma Khatun was the leading batsman for Bangladesh by scoring 24 runs.

For Pakistan, Diana Baig and Nida Dar dismissed 2 players each.

In reply, Pakistan achieved the desired target in 12.2 overs at the loss of one wicket. Pakistan's first wicket fell on 49 runs, Muniba Ali got out after scoring fourteen runs off 19 balls. Sidra Amin scored 36 runs while Bisma Maruf played an unbeaten innings of 12 runs.

Bangladesh's only wicket was taken by Salma Khatun.

Pakistan achieved their second successive win in the Women's Asia Cup. Earlier, the national team won their first match against Malaysia by 9 wickets.

The national women's team will play their third match in the event on October 6 against Thailand.