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Bangladesh made history at the Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, defeating Pakistan by 23 runs in Southampton to secure two victories in a single edition of the tournament for the first time. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh posted 123 for 5 before restricting Pakistan to 100 for 8 from their 20 overs. The win moves Bangladesh to third place in Group A with four points from three matches, keeping their semifinal hopes alive ahead of upcoming group games against India and South Africa. Pakistan started their chase of 124 strongly, reaching 39 without loss. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter broke the opening partnership by dismissing Gul Feroza, who made 23 off 18 balls, before removing Muniba Ali for 25. Sanjida Akter then triggered a middle-order collapse, claiming two wickets in a single over and finishing with three wickets as Pakistan collapsed from a position of control. Aside from the top three batters, only Fatima Sana reached double figures with 10 runs. Marufa Akter bowled the final over to seal the victory. Earlier, Bangladesh suffered a top-order collapse, falling to 13 for 3. Captain Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary rebuilt the innings with a 35-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Mostary contributed 22 off 19 balls, while Sultana anchored the middle overs with 36 runs from 38 balls. Following the dismissals of Sultana and Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter provided late acceleration to push the total past 120. Shorna hit an unbeaten 39 off 22 balls to guide Bangladesh to their final score of 123. Bangladesh previously defeated the Netherlands in their tournament opener before losing their second match against Australia.

Bangladesh earned convincing wins against Pakistan and the Maldives on the first day of the South Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championship that began on Monday (May 9) in the Maldives capital Male. In a league basis competition, Bangladesh beat Pakistan by straight 3-0 sets in the first match and defeated hosts Maldives by 3-1 sets in the day's 2nd match. Also read: Top 10 Free Table Tennis Ping Pong Games for Android In the next two matches, Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka and Nepal, informed vice president of Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation Khondakar Hasan Munir from Male. After  the day's matches, Sports Minister of the Maldives congratulated the Bangladesh team for their feat. Also read: JPC Table Tennis: Mahbub Reza earns double crown

After whitewashed in the three-match T20 series 0-3, visiting Bangladesh Women’s Cricket team completed their Pakistan tour with a thrilling one-wicket victory against the hosts to level the two-match ODI series 1-1 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.