DHAKA – Nashra Sandhu and Nida Dar powered Pakistan to a series-clinching seven-wicket win in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on Friday.
The spin duo shared four wickets while giving away just 32 runs in their combined eight overs against the Bengali side.
Nashra removed Fargana Hoque and Nigar Sultana before Nida sent Sanjida Islam and Fahima Khatun back to pavilion as Bangladesh could make only 81 runs for eight wickets in their 20 overs. There were two run-outs as well, and a wicket each for Aiman Anwer and Anam Amin. For the home side, Nigar top-scored with 19 off 29 balls.
Pakistan banked on two of their top three batsmen to reach their target in 18.1 overs. Nahida Khan made 33 off 40 balls with three fours while captain Javeria Khan finished unbeaten on 31 off 37 balls. Leg-spinners Rumana Ahmed and Fahima took a wicket each for Bangladesh.
The fourth T20I will be played at the same venue tomorrow (Saturday).
