Bangladesh started their ACC Women's Emerging Asia Cup campaign on a shining note as they beat their Malaysia counterpart by a commanding 97 runs at the Tin Kwong Road Recreational Ground in Hong Kong on Monday.

The Tigresses posted 148-6, opting to bat first and restricting Malaysia to 52-8.

Murshida Khatun scored the highest with an unbeaten 57 off 44 balls as she struck seven fours, while Shorna Akter scored 20.

Rabeya Khan remained not out on 15 as Bangladesh went past 150.

Nur Dania Syuhada, Aisya Eleesa, and Mahirah Izzati Ismail picked up two wickets each for Malaysia.

In reply, Malaysia were in a spot of bother right from the start, courtesy of some tight bowling from Bangladesh.

Leg-spinner Rabeya picked up two wickets conceding just seven runs from her three overs, while Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter, Nahida Akter, and Sultana Khatun took a wicket each for Bangladesh.

Lata Mondol and her troops will take on Sri Lanka A in their next group game on June 14 at the same venue