Bismah Maroof starred with the bat once again as Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 34 runs to sweep the two-match T20 series at the Southend Club in Karachi on Thursday.

Bangladesh celebrate the dismissal of Pakistani cricketer Marina Iqbal (L). — AFP
Bismah Maroof pulls en route her knock of 44. — AFP
Bismah Maroof (R) and Aliya Riaz shared a vital partnership for Pakistan. — AFP
Aliya Riaz launches one into the stands. — AFP
Bangladesh wicket keeper Nigar Sultana (L) celebrates after taking the catch to dismiss Pakistan's Aliya Riaz (R). — AFP
Bangladesh's Lata Mondol attempts a Dilscoop. — AFP
Pakistan bowler Sumaiya Siddiqui in her delivery stride. — AFP
Pakistan celebrate their victory of the second and final T20. — AFP
Pakistan supporters celebrate their team's victory. — AFP
Pakistan celebrate their victory. — AFP

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