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Bangladesh made a winning start to the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Nation Series with a 30-run victory over hosts Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Friday.
Batting first, Bangladesh scored 117 for eight in their allotted 20 overs, with Sadia Akter remaining unbeaten on 34 and Nishita Akter Nishi contributing 23.
In reply, Pakistan managed 87 for six in 20 overs. Komal Khan was their top scorer with 29 off 39 balls.
Nishita was Bangladesh’s standout performer, contributing with both bat and ball. After scoring 23 runs, she claimed two wickets for 16 runs in four overs and was named Player of the Match.
The tri-series also features Sri Lanka. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the next match on Saturday, while Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka on October 5.