Bangladesh’s emerging spin sensation played a crucial role in their T20I series win against Pakistan in October and continued her impressive form in the subsequent 2-1 ODI series victory in November. She took seven wickets at an average of 14.14 with an outstanding effort, earning the Player of the Series title.. Despite a challenging first ODI where Bangladesh was dismissed for 81, her 3/30 effort showed resilience. In the second ODI, she contributed 1/43 and played a key role in a tied game, excelling in the Super Over to secure a Bangladesh win. The final match saw her take 3/26, aiding in restricting Pakistan to 166/9, eventually leading to Bangladesh’s victory.

Fargana Hoque, Bangladesh’s top-order batter, was the highest run-scorer in the ODI series against Pakistan, accumulating 110 runs at an average of 36.66. Notable contributions included a confident 40 in the second ODI and a crucial 62 in the deciding encounter, forming a record first-wicket partnership of 125 runs and securing a comfortable seven-wicket triumph.

Sadia Iqbal, Pakistan’s 28-year-old left-arm spinner, stood out during the tour of Bangladesh, taking six wickets at an impressive average of 12.5 and an economy rate of 2.58. Her career-best 4/13 in the first ODI set the tone for Pakistan’s success in chasing down the target of 81. In the second game, she claimed two wickets, and in the final ODI, despite going wicketless, she maintained an economical spell, conceding only 30 runs from her 10 overs.