Pakistan, Oct. 3 -- Pakistan faced a seven-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka, on Thursday.

Set to chase a modest 130-run target, Bangladesh comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 113 balls to spare.

Leading the way for them was left-handed opener Haider, who oversaw their pursuit with an unbeaten 54 off 77 deliveries, studded with eight fours.

She was supported by captain Nigar Sultana, who made 23 off 44 deliveries with the help of five fours. The duo also shared a match-defining 62-run partnership for the third wicket.

Besides them, middle-order batter Sobhana Mostary was the other significan...