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Bangladesh restricted Pakistan to 129 all out in 38.3 overs in their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener

Young pacer Marufa Akter (2/31) gave Pakistan an early jolt with two first-ball ducks, while veteran spinner Nahida Akter (2/19) maintained pressure by picking key wickets after the powerplay

Pakistan struggled to build partnerships on a docile batting track, scoring slowly with only 14 boundaries, reflecting Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling effort

Disciplined bowling effort by Bangladesh, led by young pacer Marufa Akter and veteran spinner Nahida Akter, restricted Pakistan to a below-par 129 all out in 38.3 overs as they failed to capitalise on a docile batting track in their ICC Women's World Cup opening match here on Thursday.

Marufa (2/31), Bangladesh's 20

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