Pakistan Women beat Hong Kong Women by 72 runs in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, defending 143/8 before bowling Hong Kong out for 71 in 19 overs. Nashra Sandhu was the standout performer and Player of the Match, taking six wickets in a decisive bowling display that turned Pakistan’s competitive total into a commanding Group A victory.

Pakistan’s innings was built around Shawaal Zulfiqar’s 47, with Ayesha Zafar contributing 26 and Fatima Sana adding 24. Those contributions took Pakistan Women to 143/8 from their 20 overs, a total that gave their bowlers room to attack throughout the chase.

Hong Kong Women did find regular success with the ball. Joyleen Kaur led the effort with four wickets, while Iqra Sahar and Kary Chan claimed two wickets apiece. Their combined eight wickets ensured Pakistan were unable to build one uninterrupted late-innings surge, but the target of 144 still proved beyond Hong Kong’s reach.

In reply, Kary Chan top-scored for Hong Kong Women with 30, while Yasmin Daswani made 13 and Joyleen Kaur added 10. However, Pakistan’s attack repeatedly broke the chase open, with Sandhu’s six-wicket haul proving overwhelming. Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal each took one wicket as Hong Kong were dismissed for 71 in 19 overs.

The key turning point was Hong Kong’s inability to build a substantial partnership around Chan. Once Pakistan removed the supporting batters, Sandhu took control, leaving the chase without the stability or momentum required to challenge the target.

Key performers

  • Shawaal Zulfiqar: 47 runs for Pakistan Women.
  • Ayesha Zafar: 26 runs for Pakistan Women.
  • Fatima Sana: 24 runs and one wicket for Pakistan Women.
  • Nashra Sandhu: six wickets for Pakistan Women and Player of the Match.
  • Kary Chan: 30 runs and two wickets for Hong Kong Women.
  • Joyleen Kaur: four wickets and 10 runs for Hong Kong Women.

NerdSports Stat: Nashra Sandhu’s six wickets accounted for 75% of Hong Kong Women’s eight dismissals in a 72-run victory.

This was the 11th match of 15 in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup. Earlier Group A results saw Thailand Women win by six runs in the opening match, India Women defeat Pakistan Women by 94 runs and Hong Kong Women by 137 runs, while Pakistan Women had previously won by 35 runs. The stated series standing remains level at 0-0, so this result neither decides nor changes that series lead.

The next match in the tournament is United Arab Emirates Women against Bangladesh Women on Tuesday, September 8, followed by the remaining scheduled matches on September 10, 11 and 13.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Hong Kong Women and Pakistan Women?

Pakistan Women won the match by 72 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Nashra Sandhu was named Player of the Match for taking six wickets.

What is the series standing after this match?

The stated Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup series standing remains level at 0-0.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 47 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is United Arab Emirates Women vs Bangladesh Women on Tuesday, September 8.