| Bangladesh 140-8 (27 overs): Hoque 52 (63), Sattherthwaite 3-25 |
| New Zealand 144-1 (20 overs): Bates 79* (68), A Kerr 47* (37) |
| New Zealand won by nine wickets |
| Scorecard |
New Zealand got their first win of the Women's World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
The White Ferns were in danger of more frustration when the start was delayed because of rain.
In a match reduced to 27 overs per side, Bangladesh were restricted to 140-8.
In 20 overs, New Zealand got their target through an 80 not out from Suzie Bates and an 49 from Amelia Kerr.
Pakistan will play Bangladesh on Monday, while New Zealand will play India on Thursday.
A washout against Bangladesh would have hurt New Zealand's hopes of making the last-four, as they would have had to face India, South Africa and West Indies.
It looked like the White Ferns were left disappointed at the most international cricket ground in the world.
Bangladesh, who pushed South Africa in their opening game, made another encouraging start.
Sultana and Hoque added 59 in nine overs.
Sultana was well held by Lea Tahuhu, who ran in from the leg-side boundary.
Although Hoque went on to make 52, Bangladesh were kept in check by Amy Satterthwaite.
For the first time in her 16-year career, the former captain played in an international for her home country.
The sixth player to pass 1,000 runs in the Women's World Cup was Bates, who shared an unbroken stand of108 with Kerr.
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