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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 won the Asia Cup 2025 final but refused to accept the trophy, intensifying India-Pakistan tensions in a tournament overshadowed by politics.

Bangladesh struck twice in the first four minutes, held firm, and secured a spot in the SAFF U-17 final with a 2–0 victory over Pakistan.

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.