Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs to win Asian Games cricket bronze

Pakistan secured the bronze medal in the 2026 Asian Games women’s cricket competition after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Tuesday.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 145-8 in their allotted 20 overs, with captain Fatima Sana top-scoring with an unbeaten 45 off 30 balls. Her innings included three fours and three sixes.

Gull Feroza contributed 31 off 23 balls, hitting six boundaries, while Aliya Riaz scored 25 off 22 deliveries with one four and two sixes. Shawaal Zulfiqar added 17 runs.

For Bangladesh, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each, while Sanjida Akter Meghla claimed one.

Chasing 146, Bangladesh managed 114-7 in 20 overs as Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the Tigresses.

Shamim Akhter top-scored for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 46 off 45 balls, while Nigar Sultana made 25 off 30 deliveries.

Umm-e-Hani led Pakistan’s bowling attack with 3-10 in four overs. Tasmia Rubab, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Ayesha Zafar took one wicket each.

The 31-run victory earned Pakistan the women’s cricket bronze medal at the Asian Games.