Pakistan women beat Bangladesh to win Asian Games cricket bronze
Captain Fatima Sana top-scored with 45 as Pakistan defended 145 to beat Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff.
Pakistan's women's cricket team won the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff. Aaj News reported that Pakistan had lost their semifinal to Sri Lanka by eight wickets on Sunday, before bouncing back to secure a podium finish.
Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted 145 for eight in their 20 overs. Captain Fatima Sana top-scored with 45 runs, while Gul Feroza made 31 and Aliya Riaz scored 25, Express News reported. For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter and Ritu Moni each took two wickets, and Sanjida Akter claimed one.
Set a target of 146, Bangladesh were restricted to 114 for seven. Sharmin Akter remained unbeaten on 46 and Nigar Sultana contributed 25, according to Express News. Pakistan's Umm-e-Hani was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 10 runs in her four overs. Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Ayesha Zafar and Tasmia Rubab took one wicket apiece, the outlet added.
Express News reported that the bronze is Pakistan's second medal at these Asian Games, after Asim Khan won a bronze in mixed martial arts the previous day. The result leaves Pakistan women's cricket with a medal at the continental multi-sport event.
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