Bangladesh Under-19 women’s team earned a strong win over Pakistan Under-19 women’s team. They reached the target with one over left and sealed a three-wicket victory. The result brought the series back to 1-1.
Bangladesh controlled the match from the start. They kept Pakistan to only 80 runs in 20 overs. The bowling unit set the tone very early. Atoshi Mojumder broke the opening stand when Pakistan were on 7. Zarin Tasnime Labannya struck soon after and ended a 31-run second-wicket stand. Another 28-run partnership followed, but Habiba Islam Pinky ended that one as well.
Pakistan struggled throughout the innings. Rawail Farhan made 15 from 31 balls. Komal Khan added 28 from 42. Zufishan Ayaz scored 17 from 27. No other batter could stand firm. Habiba kept the pressure high and no one else reached double figures. Pakistan finished on 80 for 7. Habiba took four wickets while giving away only 17 runs in her four overs.
Bangladesh’s chase did not begin well. Oritri Nirjona Mondol fell for 2 from 8 balls. A short partnership of 27 runs brought some calm, but Ochena Jannat Imanta then departed for 9 from 23 balls. Bangladesh soon slipped to 36 for 4 as two more wickets fell in quick time.
Sumaiya Akter Subarna and Farzana Yasmin Medha then tried to rebuild the innings. They added important runs and gave Bangladesh hope. Shahar Bano broke the stand by removing Medha. Subarna fell in the next over, but not before she made a vital 32 from 38 balls. It was the highest score of the match for Bangladesh.
The chase grew tense when Bangladesh were 63 for 6 and later 70 for 7. The pressure was real, but Sadia Akter stepped forward at the right moment. She struck two fours in two balls and changed the mood of the game. She stayed calm and finished unbeaten on 13 from 10 balls. Her steady batting guided the junior Tigresses towards the win.
Bangladesh completed the chase with comfort in the final moments. Their control with the ball and their brave recovery in the chase helped them level the series. The final match now promises a strong contest.
