Bangladesh suffered a six-wicket defeat in their first warm-up tie against their Pakistan counterpart ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa, today.

Pakistan reached the target 101-run total with four overs to spare.

Opting to bat, Bangladesh's experienced campaigner Salma Khatun was dismissed inside fourth over.

Then riding on the opener Sobhana Mostary's 18 and Shamima Sultana's 36 Bangladesh managed a humble 101-7.

In reply, Pakistan lost their top two batters soon-after the commencement of their innings for 24 within the fifth over courtesy of Marufa Akter.

Then banking in Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar's 24 each and Pakistan cruised to a comfortable victory.

The former Asian champions will face India in their second warm-up game on Wednesday.