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Cricket: Bangladesh record their second-ever win at a Women’s World Cup

# Cricket: Bangladesh recorded their second-ever win at a Women’s World Cup, defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in their opening match in Colombo. Shorna Akter claimed career-best figures of three wickets for just five runs as Pakistan were bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs. In reply, Rubya Haider Jhilik scored an unbeaten 54 off 77 balls as Bangladesh cruised to victory with 113 balls to spare. The result means Pakistan have only won one of their last 22 World Cup matches.