Bangladesh Women U19 defeated Pakistan Women U19 by 30 runs in the opening match of the three-nation T20 series at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Friday.

Bangladesh, electing to bat first, posted 117 for eight before restricting Pakistan to 87 for six in their 20 overs.

Sadia Akter top-scored for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 34, while Nishita Akter Nishi contributed 23. For Pakistan, Mahnoor Zeb was the pick of the bowlers with three for 24, while Rozina Akram claimed two for 33.

In reply, Komal Khan top-scored for Pakistan with 29, while Ravail Farhan contributed 17. Nishita completed a useful all-round performance by taking two wickets for 16 runs.

Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on Saturday, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will meet on Monday.

Scores in brief

Match 1 – Bangladesh Women U19 beat Pakistan Women U19 by 30 runs, Faisalabad

Bangladesh Women U19 117-8, 20 overs (Sadia Akter 34 not out, Nishita Akter Nishi 23; Mahnoor Zeb 3-24, Rozina Akram 2-33)

Pakistan Women U19 87-6, 20 overs (Komal Khan 29, Ravail Farhan 17; Nishita Akter Nishi 2-16)