Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 2 (ANI): Debutant Rubya Haider's unbeaten 54 and a clinical bowling display wrapped up a commanding 7-wicket victory for Bangladesh against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday in the ongoing Women's World Cup.

Opener Rubya's stylish half-century and a clinical bowling display were at the heart of Bangladesh's dominating outing. During Bangladesh's pursuit of a 130-run target, right-arm quick Diana Baig pinned Fargana Hoque in the fourth over, punching her return ticket on a rustic 2(17).

Rubya and Sharmin Akhter ensured Bangladesh remained unscathed for the rest of the powerplay, finishing the first 10 overs on 23/1. Pakistan found the breakthrough with Rameen Shamim outfoxing Akhter with a delivery that stayed straight. Akhter went to play for th

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