Chasing a daunting target of 437, Pakistan were bowled out for 358 despite a fighting effort on the final day

At tea, Bangladesh reached 168 for 6, with Litton Das unbeaten on 42 and Taijul Islam on 11 after staging a crucial recovery in the final phase of the second session    

ICC Test Rankings confirmed that Australia remain at the top with 131 points, extending their lead after gaining three rating points. Reigning World Test Champions South Africa stay in second place with 119 points, also improving by three points.

The eight-team tournament will run from 19 to 28 July at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka. The tournament's eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A comprises Pakistan, India, Nepal, and the UAE, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and hosts Sri Lanka.

Batting first Sri Lank scored 65 for the loss of nine wickets in stipulated twenty overs and India Women achieved the target of 66 runs for the loss of two wickets in overs.

Chasing a modest 117-run target, Pakistan bowlers kept Thailand batters in check as Thailand chased down the target on the penultimate ball of the match.

Fatima’ replacement, left-arm orthodox Nashra has featured for Pakistan in 77 matches (49 ODIs, 28 T20Is) and she was amongst the four reserve players for the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup.

The PCB Medical panel after investigating the injury have advised her a four-week rest.

“It is a big honour for me to lead Pakistan U19, the last one year has been a good one for me and I am thankful to the team management and selectors who have reposed their confidence in me,” says Qasim Akram

Tour rescheduled due to lockdown in Bangladesh, Pakistan team to now leave for Bangladesh on Saturday 17 April