Bangladesh make history with first World Cup win

Pakistan's losing run at World Cups now extends to 18 games, having been narrowly beaten in a game where they appeared to be in control

Hamilton: Bangladesh 234-7, Pakistan 225-9 - Bangladesh win by nine runs

Bangladesh claimed their first-ever win in a 50-over World Cup match, beating Pakistan by nine runs despite a maiden ODI hundred for Sidra Ameen.

The meeting of the two Asian countries ultimately saw Pakistan extend their losing run at World Cups to 18, while Bangladesh – on their first appearance at the tournament – secured a landmark result.

Their victory was born out of a fine innings from Fargana Hoque, who made 71, while captain Nigar Sultana struck 46 and opener Sharmin Akhter hit 44.

But in reply, Pakistan looked to be in command, only for a remarkable collapse to change the course of proceedings.

They were 155 for 1, before Bismah Maroof was caught at midwicket, precipitating a dramatic turn. Umaima Sohail was next out, with the score 183 for 2 – the first of five wickets to fall in two overs as Pakistan failed to get over the line in a tight chase for the second time in as many games, having similarly lost out against South Africa.

Unusually, there were golden ducks for Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana – Pakistan's middle-order engine room – as Bangladesh's leg-spinning pairing of Rumana Ahmed and Fahima Khatun made hay.

In all, Pakistan lost eight wickets for 70 runs, with Ameen – who had shared a record opening stand for her country at World Cups (91, with Nahida Khan) – powerless as her teammates fell around her, her century in vain.