COLOMBO: Bangladesh kicked off their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign in style, cantering past Pakistan's modest 129 with seven wickets and 18.5 overs to spare in Colombo on Thursday.
On WODI debut, opener Rubya Haider announced herself with an unbeaten half-century, steering the chase with the composure of a seasoned pro as Bangladesh barely broke sweat in pursuit of the below-par target.
But it was their bowlers who set the tone.
Lone seamer Marufa Akter struck with a double blow in her very first over, two wickets in successive balls, before a spin web tightened the screws on a hesitant Pakistan line-up.
"We are thrilled to get a win under our belt in our first outing," said Marufa.
