Pakistan Under 19 women sealed the series with a six wicket win over Bangladesh Under 19 women in the fifth and final T20I. The victory gave Pakistan a 3 to 2 win in the five match series.
Bangladesh Under 19 women batted first at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground. The innings started poorly. Opener Mymuna Nahar fell after a 14 run opening stand. Wickets then fell in quick time. Achena Jannat, Sadia Islam, Farzana Yeasmin and Sumaiya Akter all returned cheaply.
Bangladesh slipped to five wickets for 31 runs. Habiba Islam and Sadia Akter tried to rebuild the innings. They added 22 runs for the sixth wicket. Habiba scored nine before getting out. Sadia stood firm at one end, but support did not come from the other batters.
The innings ended on 84 runs. Sadia Akter scored 27 and finished as the top scorer. She was the only batter to reach double figures.
Pakistan bowlers kept tight control throughout. Bariarah Saif claimed three wickets. Rozina Akram supported her well with two wickets.
In reply, Pakistan lost a wicket early. Atoshi Majumdar removed captain Eman Naseer on the second ball of the chase. Bangladesh struck again when Raheema Syed was run out for 10.
Komal Khan and Aqsa Habib then took charge. They added 37 runs and pushed Pakistan closer to the target. Aqsa scored 21 before getting out. Komal made 25 and fell lbw to Habiba Islam.
The remaining batters finished the job without trouble. Fiza Fiaz and Arisha Ansari stayed unbeaten and guided Pakistan to a comfortable win.
