Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- Skipper Sophie Devine's and Brooke Halliday's composed half-centuries, followed by a clinical bowling performance, sealed a comprehensive 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's World Cup here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Set 229, Bangladesh were bowled out for a mere 127 in 39.5 overs. New Zealand inflicted a poor start on Bangladesh as they removed openers Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter for four and three runs respectively.

The early wickets did not allow Bangladesh's middle-order batters to settle as BlackCaps bowlers cut through the batting lineup. Fahima Khatun top-scored with 34 from 80 balls with the help of two fours. She was the highlight of Bangladesh's innings, adding a string o...