Nashra Sandhu experienced an unusual hit-wicket dismissal during the Women's World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday. She became the third Pakistani cricketer to be dismissed hit-wicket in a World Cup match, following Misbah-ul-Haq and Imam-ul-Haq.
The dismissal occurred during the 35th over's second ball when Sandhu attempted to play a full-length delivery from Shorna Akter. She withdrew her bat at the last moment, but her willow accidentally struck the stumps during the follow-through.
Click here to watch Nashra Sandhu's bizarre dismissal
Meanwhile, Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory, led by Rubya Haider's unbeaten half-century and her crucial partnership with captain Nigar Sultana. Marufa Akter's impressive bowling performance contributed significantly to the win.
Rubya Haider scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 77 balls, including eight boundaries. She formed a vital 62-run partnership with Sultana, who contributed 23 runs from 44 balls. Bangladesh successfully chased down the target of 130 runs with 113 balls remaining.
Initially, Rubya played cautiously after Bangladesh lost their early wickets. Once settled, she accelerated her scoring rate with multiple boundaries, particularly in the 19th over against Nashra Sandhu.
Bangladesh's start was slow, managing only 23 runs for one wicket in the first ten overs. However, their bowling attack, featuring Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, and Shorna Akter, restricted Pakistan to 129 runs in 38.3 overs.
Marufa Akter's opening spell proved decisive as she dismissed Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin for ducks in the first over. This early breakthrough left Pakistan struggling at 2 runs for 2 wickets.
Nahida Akter further destabilized Pakistan's innings by removing Muneeba Ali and Rameen Shamim shortly after the powerplay. This prevented any significant partnership development.
Pakistan's situation worsened as they managed only 41 runs for 2 wickets after ten overs. Marufa's impressive bowling in her 27th WODI caught Pakistan off guard with the new ball.
Marufa's first wicket came through a full-length inswinging delivery that bowled Omaima Sohail. She followed this with Sidra Amin's dismissal on the next ball, as the batter was beaten by significant inswing.
Muneeba Ali showed brief resistance with two boundaries in the fourth over off Nishita Akter Nishi. However, she departed soon after, followed by Rameen Shamim, leaving Pakistan at 47 for 4 in the 14th over.
Pakistan's innings never gained momentum as they lost regular wickets. Bangladesh's tactical bowling changes kept the opposition under pressure throughout the innings.
The dismissal occurred during the 35th over's second ball when Sandhu attempted to play a full-length delivery from Shorna Akter. She withdrew her bat at the last moment, but her willow accidentally struck the stumps during the follow-through.
Click here to watch Nashra Sandhu's bizarre dismissal
Meanwhile, Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory, led by Rubya Haider's unbeaten half-century and her crucial partnership with captain Nigar Sultana. Marufa Akter's impressive bowling performance contributed significantly to the win.
Rubya Haider scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 77 balls, including eight boundaries. She formed a vital 62-run partnership with Sultana, who contributed 23 runs from 44 balls. Bangladesh successfully chased down the target of 130 runs with 113 balls remaining.
Initially, Rubya played cautiously after Bangladesh lost their early wickets. Once settled, she accelerated her scoring rate with multiple boundaries, particularly in the 19th over against Nashra Sandhu.
Bangladesh's start was slow, managing only 23 runs for one wicket in the first ten overs. However, their bowling attack, featuring Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, and Shorna Akter, restricted Pakistan to 129 runs in 38.3 overs.
Marufa Akter's opening spell proved decisive as she dismissed Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin for ducks in the first over. This early breakthrough left Pakistan struggling at 2 runs for 2 wickets.
Nahida Akter further destabilized Pakistan's innings by removing Muneeba Ali and Rameen Shamim shortly after the powerplay. This prevented any significant partnership development.
Pakistan's situation worsened as they managed only 41 runs for 2 wickets after ten overs. Marufa's impressive bowling in her 27th WODI caught Pakistan off guard with the new ball.
Marufa's first wicket came through a full-length inswinging delivery that bowled Omaima Sohail. She followed this with Sidra Amin's dismissal on the next ball, as the batter was beaten by significant inswing.
Muneeba Ali showed brief resistance with two boundaries in the fourth over off Nishita Akter Nishi. However, she departed soon after, followed by Rameen Shamim, leaving Pakistan at 47 for 4 in the 14th over.
Pakistan's innings never gained momentum as they lost regular wickets. Bangladesh's tactical bowling changes kept the opposition under pressure throughout the innings.
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