Bangladesh opened their Women’s World Cup with a commanding win over Pakistan, chasing 130 with ease as Rubya Haider hit 54* and Marufa Akter starred with the ball.
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a tense Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai, with no handshakes exchanged amid political tensions between the rivals.
Sri Lanka’s six-wicket triumph over Afghanistan confirmed Bangladesh’s place in the Asia Cup Super Four, setting up high-stakes clashes with India and Sri Lanka.