Pakistan Women Win Bronze Medal at 2026 Asian Games
Pakistan women's cricket team secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Tuesday.
Pakistan women's cricket team secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Tuesday.
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- While captain Nigar Sultana scored 25 off 30 deliveries, shamim Akhter remained unbeaten on 46 off 45 balls with four boundaries.
- While Shawaal Zulfiqar contributed 17 runs, aliya Riaz continued a crucial 25 off 22 deliveries, including two sixes and a boundary.
- While Sanjida Akter Meghla asserted one, ritu Moni, Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each for Bangladesh.
- Batting first, Pakistan posted 145-8 in their allotted 20 overs as Bangladesh's bowlers kept the scoring under control.
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Batting first, Pakistan posted 145-8 in their allotted 20 overs as Bangladesh's bowlers kept the scoring under control. Pakistan Star Pacer Ruled Out of Asian Games 2026.
Captain Fatima Sana led the scoring with an unbeaten 45 off 30 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. Opener Gull Feroza scored 31 off 23 balls with six boundaries.
While Sanjida Akter Meghla asserted one, ritu Moni, Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each for Bangladesh. In reply, Bangladesh could manage 114-7 in 20 overs.
While captain Nigar Sultana scored 25 off 30 deliveries, shamim Akhter remained unbeaten on 46 off 45 balls with four boundaries. Dilara Akter continued 12 off eight balls. Pakistan Wins Historic MMA Medal at Asian Games.
Umm-e-Hani was Pakistan's standout bowler, taking 3-10 in four overs. Tasmia Rubab, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Ayesha Zafar took one wicket each.
In practice, the 31-run victory earned Pakistan the bronze medal after a solid bowling performance restricted Bangladesh well short of the target. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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