Bangladesh could not have asked for a better start to their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaign than defeating Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday, October 2. All-round performance guided Bangladesh to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan to kick-start their quest for the maiden World Cup title.

With a 130-run target set by Pakistan, who were bundled out for 129, Bangladesh chased it down in 31.1 overs. Rubya Haider led the team's run chase with an unbeaten match-winning innings of 54 off 77 balls, while skipper Nigar Sultana (23) and Sobhana Mostary (24*) significantly contributed to Bangladesh's batting, helping the team reach the target comfortably and secure a dominant victory over Pakistan.

For Pakistan, Skipper Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Rameem Shamim picked a wicket each, but their efforts could not prevent Bangladesh from chasing down the target, as Pakistan's batting collapse proved costly.

Bangladesh seal victory with an all-round show

Before the batters took charge, Bangladesh's bowlers had already set the tone, with Shorna Akter leading the bowling attack to bundle out Pakistan for 129. Shoma registered the figures of 3/5 at an economy rate of 1.40, while Marufa Akter (2/31) and Nahida Akter (2/19) picked two wickets each, dismantling Pakistan's batting order and restricting them to a below-par total.

Chasing a 130-run target, Bangladesh lost an early wicket in Fargana Hoque for 2 at 7/1. However, opener Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter steadied the team's ship with a 33-run stand for the second wicket until the former was dismissed for 10 at 35/2. Pakistan must have thought they got the upper hand in defending their total.

However, Pakistan's momentum began to slip slowly when Rubya and Nigara Sultana stitched a 62-run stand for the third wicket before the Bangladesh skipper was dismissed at 97/2. In the 26th over of the run chase, Rubya Haider completed her fifty on ODI debut.

A solid win! Bangladesh begin their CWC 25 campaign with a thumping win over Pakistan! Next on #CWC25 #ENGvSA | FRI, 3rd OCT, 2:30 PM on Star Sports & JioHotstar twitter/aTd33zpfTQ

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 2, 2025

#RubyaHaider's solid fifty & #ShornaAkter's 3-fer guide Bangladesh to a comfortable win in their ICC Women's World Cup opener! ✅Next on #CWC25 #ENGvSA | FRI, 3rd OCT, 2:30 PM on Star Sports & JioHotstar twitter/bEZhX28tjI

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 2, 2025

After Nigara's dismissal, Rubya Haide and Sobhana Mostary formed a match-winning 34-run stand for the fourth wicket to take the team past the finishing line. Sobhana displayed her aggressive batting as she smashed six boundaries in her unbeaten 19-ball 26 to guide Bangladesh to a comfortable seven-wicket victory, sealing a dominant start to their World Cup campaign.

Bangladesh lauded for dominant victory

Bangladesh's dominant performance with the bat and ball earned them praise from fans and cricket enthusiasts as they praised the team's all-round effort and their clinical execution to start their campaign on a high note. Bangladesh registered their second win against Pakistan in the World Cup.

Taking on their X handles (formerly Twitter), fans lavished praise on Bangladesh, especially Rubya Haider, for leading the run chase with composure and maturity, applauding her match-winning fifty on ODI debut. Bangladesh's all-rounder performance drew massive praise, with fans hailing their batting, bowling, and fielding to hand over Pakistan's first defeat of the campaign.

BCB deserves full credit for Bangladesh women's team starting the World Cup with a win. BCB didn't schedule any ODIs for last 6 months, giving many excuses. With the election just days away, those in charge can pat themselves in the back, like they always do.

- Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) October 2, 2025

A dominant performance sees Bangladesh Women seal a well-deserved win against Pakistan in the World Cup! With confidence, teamwork, and sheer determination, they continue to showcase their rising strength‍#PAKvBAN | #CatchEveryMatch | #DontStopStreaming | #tapmad twitter/9TmTpyVeXx

- tapmad (@tapmadtv) October 2, 2025

Bangladesh Women defeat Pakistan Women by 7 wickets in a sensational Women's World Cup clash.A historic win and a huge moment for Bangladesh cricket twitter/padw03AXAt

- Crikistaan (@crikistaan) October 2, 2025

Bangladesh now achieve a double over Pakistan in #WomensWorldCup as the latter have a tough start to their campaign ahead of the big one on Sunday#BanvPak #CWC25

- Anshul Gupta (@oyegupta_) October 2, 2025

Bangladesh start their World Cup campaign with a win,second win in WCs and both victories are against Pakistan#PAKvsBAN #CWC25 DAISY28 (@DAISYSIDDLE03) October 2, 2025

Congratulations Girls  Fingers crossed that the girls can break the previous World Cup match winning record this time around ; Winning 2 matches would be fantastic for them, but if they could achieve 3 wins or more, it would be absolutely remarkable.#Bangladesh Samin Chowdhury (@thesaminchy) October 2, 2025

Rubya Haider's World Cup debut 54* showcases Bangladesh cricket's bright future. Perfect blend of technique and temperament, facing 77 balls under pressure. Future star in the making

- Saif Uddin (@Saif_Uddin_tips) October 2, 2025

Rubya Haider Jhelik shines on debut Opens the innings, stays unbeaten on 54 and guides Bangladesh past Pakistan the 3rd woman to score a fifty on ODI debut. twitter/ajWNSdM53h

- lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) October 2, 2025

Excellent Bangladesh

- Bhupendra (@Bhupendra293) October 2, 2025

Right on the money!! Biggest win for Bangladesh women team in world Cup!! Though it's not a upset. It's expected win!! #bdwvspakw #cwc2025 Sport in a nutshell (@Shuvo10976159) October 2, 2025

Bangladesh have thrashed Pakistan in Womens World Cup match, I thought it's an upset, but then i checked rankings of both team, I realised it's a regular stuff for Bangladesh to beat Pakistan in Women Cricket's next game is against India.#BANWvPAKW #CWC25

- Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) October 2, 2025

Bangladesh will look to gain confidence from the first win of their Women's World Cup 2025 campaign when they take on England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 7.

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