Bangladesh have spun out Pakistan for 129 before notching a memorable seven-wicket victory at the Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Rubya Haider made a dream ODI debut for Bangladesh as her unbeaten 54 with eight fours anchored their chase on Thursday and guided them to their target on 3-131 in just 31.3 overs for only their second victory in tournament history.

Bangladesh's only previous win had also been against Pakistan at the last World Cup in 2022 in New Zealand.

Pakistan fast bowler Diana Beg didn't allow Bangladesh to score freely with the new ball and trapped Fargana Hoque lbw in her second over, while Rameen Shamim also claimed Sharmin Akhter leg before in the 12th over.

But Rubya dominated the spinners with impeccable drives and reverse sweeps, sharing a 62-run stand wi

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