Nashra Sandhu faced an unusual hit-wicket dismissal during a Women’s World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This incident took place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Sandhu became the third Pakistani cricketer to be dismissed in this manner during a World Cup, following Notable players Misbah-ul-Haq and Imam-ul-Haq.
Nashra Sandhu’s Dismissal Details
The dismissal happened during the second ball of the 35th over. Sandhu tried to play a full-length delivery from Shorna Akter but withdrew her bat at the last moment. Unfortunately, her bat struck the stumps during her follow-through.
Match Highlights
Bangladesh clinched a significant seven-wicket victory, led by Rubya Haider’s impressive performance. Haider scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 77 balls, including eight boundaries. She formed a key partnership with captain Nigar Sultana, who contributed 23 runs from 44 balls.
Bangladesh’s Chase
- Bangladesh chased down a target of 130 runs with 113 balls remaining.
- Initially cautious, Rubya accelerated her scoring after settling in.
- Her standout innings included key boundaries, particularly in the 19th over against Sandhu.
Bowling Performance
The bowling attack from Bangladesh played a crucial role in the victory. Marufa Akter was particularly effective, taking two wickets in her opening over. This early success left Pakistan struggling at 2 runs for 2 wickets.
Pakistan’s Struggles
- Nahida Akter further weakened Pakistan’s lineup, dismissing Muneeba Ali and Rameen Shamim shortly after the powerplay.
- Pakistan only managed to score 41 runs for 2 wickets in the first ten overs.
- Regular wickets fell, preventing any significant partnerships from developing.
Overall, Bangladesh’s efficient bowling and strategic play kept pressure on the Pakistani batting side throughout the match. Despite brief resistance from some players, they were unable to build a substantial total and ended their innings at 129 runs in 38.3 overs.
