Maiden win for Pakistan

Success at last after six straight defeats

Last updated: 9th March 2009  

Maiden win for Pakistan

Mumtaz: Elected to bat first

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Pakistan underlined their bid for a place in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup with a 57-run victory against Sri Lanka in Canberra on Monday.

After Urooj Mumtaz won the toss and elected to bat first, Pakistan reached 161-7 in 50 overs.

In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 104 in 39.4 overs, despite a fighting half-century by captain Shashikala Siriwardena.

Fast bowler Qanita Jalil was the star of Pakistan's victory, finishing with figures of 3-33 having earlier hit a rapid 19 off 20 balls.

Qanita was well supported by all-rounder Sana Mir, who followed up her priceless 22 not out with 2-18.

The victory was Pakistan's first over Sri Lanka in 19 ODIs and also their maiden win in the World Cup after six straight defeats.

Pakistan suffered a 10-wicket defeat to India in the opener on Saturday.

They now stand third in Group B with one win and one defeat, while Sri Lanka are without a win in their two matches.

In the final round of matches on Thursday, Pakistan will play England, while Sri Lanka will play India.

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