An unbeaten half-century from Rubya Haider and her crucial partnership with skipper Nigar Sultana, supported by excellent bowling from young pacer Marufa Akter, led Bangladesh to a commanding seven-wicket victory over a struggling Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Cup match on Thursday.

Rubya scored an unbeaten 54 off 77 balls (4×8) and formed a 62-run partnership with Sultana (23 off 44 balls) for the third wicket, helping Bangladesh chase down the target of 130 with 113 balls to spare, finishing at 131 for 3 in 31.1 overs.

Initially cautious after the early dismissals of openers Fargana Hoque and Sharmin Akhter, Rubya soon adapted to the pitch and unleashed a series of boundaries, making the chase appear effortless. She hit three boundaries in the 19th over bowled by veteran Pakistan

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