Over 20. 6 runs. Bowler: Marufa Akter. Pakistan Women: 8-100(rr 5) A length ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to collect cleanly. Bangladesh Women clinch victory by 23 runs!
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, Nashra Sundhu charges down and plays an aggressive drive, albeit mis-timed, but finds a gap to collect two runs.
Marufa Akter bowls a length delivery just outside off stump, and Tasmia Rubab attempts an ambitious slog but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
Over 19. 8 runs. Bowler: Ritu Moni. Pakistan Women: 8-94(rr 4.95) Nashra Sundhu plays a controlled drive down the middle, though slightly mis-timed, guiding the ball for a quick two runs. Pakistan Women need 30 runs from the final over with just two wickets left, facing an uphill battle.
No movement outside off, length ball, but Tasmia Rubab attempts a slog sweep. It's mis-timed and grounded, yet still manages to sneak through for two runs, aided by a misfield at long on.
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Nahida Akter. Pakistan Women: 8-86(rr 4.78) A stock ball outside off on a back of a length, met with a mis-timed pull shot by Nashra Sundhu who manages to squeeze a single through. Pakistan Women face a steep chase needing 38 from 12 with just two wickets in hand and slim chances of victory.
A length stock ball on middle stump, the batter works it but misses, the ball striking the pad and resulting in no run. Bangladesh Women have retained their review after a close leg before wicket call.
Nahida Akter bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off, and Tasmia Rubab attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, squeezing out a single. Tasmia Rubab gets off the mark.
Nahida bowls a stock ball on a back of a length outside off stump. Tasmia Rubab pushes it neatly along the ground towards short extra cover, but it yields no run.
Over 17. 5 runs. Bowler: Ritu Moni. Pakistan Women: 7-84(rr 4.94) A full-length delivery outside off, Nashra Sundhu drives firmly along the ground, but it yields no run as the bowler fields quickly. Pakistan Women still need 40 runs from 18 balls with 3 wickets in hand, chasing against steep odds.
A length ball well outside off, Fatima Sana leans into a controlled drive, keeping it low and racing through for two runs despite a misfield at long off.
Nashra Sundhu elegantly drives a length ball outside off, keeping it along the ground and steals a quick single. That’s Nashra off the mark to kickstart her innings.
A length ball outside off with no movement; Tuba Hassan tries to work it but misses, the ball striking her pad. She's given out leg before wicket after the umpire's decision. Tuba Hassan departs after scoring 1 run from 2 balls.
Over 16. 3 runs. Bowler: Shanjida Maghla. Pakistan Women: 6-79(rr 4.94) Fatima Sana attempts a sweep on a back of a length stock ball outside off, but it's a mis-timed effort that trickles away for a single. Pakistan Women require 45 runs from 24 balls, holding four wickets in hand with the pressure mounting.
The stock ball comes in at a length outside off, and Saira Jabeen attempts a drive but only manages a thick, uncontrolled edge. She’s caught at backward point, and that’s a crucial wicket for Bangladesh Women. Saira Jabeen departs for a duck off six balls, causing a big swing in momentum as Bangladesh Women’s chances surge from 86% to 96%.
The stock ball is angled just outside off stump, landing back of a length. Fatima Sana drives it firmly along the ground, managing to sneak a single as the fielder at extra cover fumbles the pick-up.
