October 2, 2025, was a historic day for Bangladesh cricket as the nation celebrated two victories in two different formats and locations nearly 3300 kilometers apart. The Bangladesh women’s team registered a commanding win over Pakistan in Colombo during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, while the men’s team pulled off a spirited chase to defeat Afghanistan in the first match of their T20 series in Sharjah.

Women’s World Cup Victory Over Pakistan

In the high-stakes Women’s World Cup clash, Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 129 runs, thanks to exceptional bowling performances from Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, and Nahida Akter. Bangladesh’s chasing innings was anchored by an unbeaten 54 from Rubya Haider, helping the team to a comfortable seven-wicket victory with 113 balls to spare. This win boosted Bangladesh’s standing in the tournament and further emphasized their growing stature in women’s cricket.

Men’s T20 Thriller Against Afghanistan

In the men’s T20 match in Sharjah, Afghanistan posted 151 runs for 9 wickets. Bangladesh’s openers set an explosive tone with a century partnership of 109 runs, featuring half-centuries from Parvez Hussain Emon (54) and Tanzid Hasan (51). After the strong start, Bangladesh faced a dramatic collapse, losing six wickets for just 9 runs. Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan spearheaded the comeback with four wickets for 18 runs, his second-best bowling figures against Bangladesh. However, Narul Hasan (23*) and Rishad Hussain (14*) steadied the innings to secure a four-wicket win with 13 balls remaining, giving Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Parvez Hussain Emon earned the Player of the Match award for his crucial innings.

This remarkable day highlighted Bangladesh’s depth and resilience in both men’s and women’s cricket, signaling their rising competitiveness on the international stage.