ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Bangladesh Women\u2019s U19 staged a strong comeback in the five-match T20 series, leveling it 1-1 after defeating Pakistan Women\u2019s U19 by three wickets. They successfully chased the 81-run target with six balls to spare at the Cox\u2019s Bazar Academy Ground on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
According to details, the third match of the series will be played on Sunday at the same venue, with the coin toss scheduled for 11:30am PKT.<\/p>\n
For Bangladesh, opening batter Sumaiya Akter Suborna<\/strong> top-scored with 32 off 38 balls, hitting one four and staying at the crease until the 17th over to anchor the innings. After a 29-run second-wicket partnership between Sumaiya and Achena Jannat Emanta (9 off 23 balls), Bangladesh suddenly collapsed to 36-4 in 10.1 overs.<\/p>\n Farzana Yeasmin Medha then combined with Sumaiya to take the score to 63 before Pakistan struck three times in overs 16 to 18, reducing Bangladesh to 70-7. With 11 runs needed off the last two overs, Sadia Akter<\/strong> (13 not out off 10 balls) guided her team home, hitting two crucial fours along with singles from herself and Jarin Tasnem Labonno.<\/p>\n For Pakistan, Memoona Khalid<\/strong> and Aleesa Mukhtiar<\/strong> picked up two wickets apiece, while Rozina Akram, Mahnoor Zeb,<\/strong> and Shahar Bano<\/strong> claimed one wicket each.<\/p>\n Earlier, Pakistan posted 80-7 in their 20 overs. Komal Khan\u2019s 28 off 42 balls<\/strong>, coming in during the second over, provided stability as she stayed at the crease for 18.3 overs. She added 31 runs for the second wicket with opening batter Ravail Farhan<\/strong> (15 off 31 balls, one four). Later, Zoofishan Ayyaz<\/strong> contributed 17 off 27 balls, adding 28 runs with Komal before Bangladesh struck back.<\/p>\n Habiba Islam Pinky turned the game with a brilliant spell, taking 4-17<\/strong>, including three wickets in the 17th over, which derailed Pakistan\u2019s innings from 66-5 to 70-7. Otoshi Mojumder and Jarin Tasnem Labonno picked up one wicket each. Habiba was declared Player of the Match<\/strong> for her outstanding performance.<\/p>\n Scores in brief:<\/strong> ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Bangladesh Women\u2019s U19 staged a strong comeback in the five-match T20 series, leveling it 1-1 after defeating Pakistan Women\u2019s U19 by three wickets. They successfully chased the 81-run target with six balls to spare at the Cox\u2019s Bazar Academy Ground on […]<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":123292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-sports-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
Pakistan:<\/strong> 80-7, 20 overs (Komal Khan 28, Zoofishan Ayyaz 17, Ravail Farhan 15; Habiba Islam Pinky 4-17).
Bangladesh:<\/strong> 81-7, 19 overs (Sumaiya Akter Suborna 32, Sadia Akter 13 not out; Memoona Khalid 2-13, Aleesa Mukhtiar 2-22).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"