Rubya Haider slams half-century on WODI debut: Key stats
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Top-order batter Rubya Haider made her WODI debut memorable by scoring a match-winning half-century. Her unbeaten 54 powered Bangladesh to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup opener. Bangladesh successfully chased down 130 after bowling the Women in Green for 129 in 38.3 overs. Notably, Bangladesh claimed their second WODI World Cup win over Pakistan.
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Haider seal Bangladesh's win
In the chase, Bangladesh had an early scare as they lost opener Fargana Hoque in the fourth over. Sharmin Akhter also departed, leaving Bangladesh at 35/2. Rubya Haider and skipper Nigar Sultana joined forces thereafter, batting Pakistan out of the contest. The duo propelled Bangladesh past 100 before sealing the win. Haider top-scored with a 77-ball 54* (8 fours).
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Haider shines in crunch situation
As mentioned, Haider slammed a half-century in her maiden WODI, that too at the grandest of stages - the Women's World Cup. Notably, the left-handed batter has also played six WT20Is for the Bangladesh side.