Bangladesh joy at first win after Pakistan's horror collapse

Bangladesh have claimed their first win at a women's ODI World Cup with the help of a batting collapse by Pakistan, who lost 5-5 to fall nine runs short in a thrilling run chase.

Among those dismissed in the spectacular late collapse on Monday was Sidra Ameen, run out for 104 after posting the first century by a Pakistan batter at a women's World Cup.

"I can't describe this in words because this is our first-ever win in a World Cup and this is history we've made today," Bangladesh captain Sultana said.

"Now we're looking to carry this win through the tournament."

Pakistan were 2-183 after 42 overs in Hamilton, seemingly well placed to surpass Bangladesh's total of 7-234 with Ameen in command.

But leg-spinner Fahima Khatun, playing her first match at the tournament, sparked the collapse with three wickets and two run-outs added to the chaotic ending.

Player of the match Khatun (3-38) claimed the wicket of Omaima Sohail (10) before removing Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana, both for first-ball ducks.

Pakistan lost those five wickets in the space of two overs and endured their most bitter blow when Ameen was run out after doing so much to steer her team toward a first win of the tournament.

"It's a hard loss to digest," Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof said.

"Sidra (Ameen) will be disappointed. She was playing really well and will be disappointed she didn't finish the game.

"We were in the game, we should have chased it down but the poor shot selection cost us."

Pakistan won the toss and followed the overwhelming trend of the tournament in which most teams have chosen to chase.

A 96-run partnership for the third wicket between Fargana Hoque (71 from 115 balls) and Nigar Sultana (46 from 64) set up Bangladesh's innings while opener Sharmin Akhter made 44 from 55.

Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers with 3-41, including two wickets in successive balls, one of which dismissed the dangerous Hoque.

Pakistan openers Ameen and Nahida Khan set about chasing the 235-run target with gusto, producing a 91-run partnership which ended when Khan was bowled by Rumana Ahmed.

Ameen ploughed on and seemingly had Pakistan on the brink of victory at 183-2 in the 42nd over, needing 52 runs from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand.

But disaster struck as the batters threw away their wickets, with three departing for first-ball ducks as spinner Fahima Khatun produced a mesmerising spell on her tournament debut to claim 3-38.

Any glimmer of hope for a Pakistan win ended when Ameen was run out for 104 in the 48th over.

Bangladesh have one win from three starts in New Zealand while Pakistan slipped to last place in the eight-team group stage with no wins from four matches.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Amanda-Jade Wellington. Travelling reserves: Heather Graham, Georgia Redmayne

Australia's World Cup 2022 fixtures

Mar 5: Beat England by 12 runs

Mar 8: Beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Mar 13: Beat New Zealand by 141 runs

Mar 15: v West Indies, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8am AEDT

Mar 19: v India, Eden Park, Auckland, 12pm AEDT

Mar 22: v South Africa, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8am AEDT

Mar 25: v Bangladesh, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8am AEDT

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Semi-finals

Mar 30: Basin Reserve, Wellington, 8am AEDT

Mar 31: Hagley Park Christchurch, 12pm AEDT

Final

Apr 3: Hagley Park Christchurch, 11am AEDT

All matches to be broadcast in Australia on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports