Pakistan Women won by 31 runs over Bangladesh Women in the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition third-place play-off, defending 145/8 after Fatima Sana’s match-defining 45. Bangladesh Women finished on 114/7, with Umm-e-Hani taking three wickets to seal Pakistan’s victory and settle third place.

Pakistan’s 145/8 was built around Sana’s 45, with Gull Feroza contributing 31 and Aliya Riaz adding 25. Those three innings supplied the substance of Pakistan’s total after Bangladesh’s bowlers found regular breakthroughs.

Shorna Akter led Bangladesh’s effort with 2/16 from three overs, while Ritu Moni also claimed 2/27 in her three overs. Nahida Akter returned 1/14 from three overs and Sanjida Akter Meghla took 1/28 from four, keeping Pakistan from turning a competitive score into an imposing one.

Bangladesh needed a composed chase but could not overhaul the target. Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 46, while Nigar Sultana made 25 and Dilara Akter scored 12. Pakistan’s attack kept the required momentum out of reach, with Umm-e-Hani’s three wickets the decisive bowling contribution. Ayesha Zafar and Nashra Sandhu took one wicket apiece.

Key performers

  • Fatima Sana: 45 runs for Pakistan Women.
  • Gull Feroza: 31 runs for Pakistan Women.
  • Aliya Riaz: 25 runs for Pakistan Women.
  • Sharmin Akhter: 46 runs for Bangladesh Women.
  • Umm-e-Hani: 3 wickets for Pakistan Women.
  • Shorna Akter: 2/16 from 3 overs for Bangladesh Women.
  • Ritu Moni: 2/27 from 3 overs for Bangladesh Women.

NerdSports Stat: Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza and Aliya Riaz combined for 101 of Pakistan Women’s 145 runs — 69.7% of the innings.

The result completed the third-place play-off in Pakistan Women’s favour. Earlier in the competition, Pakistan Women had beaten their quarter-final opponents by three wickets with two balls remaining, while Sri Lanka Women won their quarter-final by 86 runs and India Women won theirs by eight wickets with 90 balls remaining. Sri Lanka Women then won the first semi-final by eight wickets, and India Women won the second by 114 runs.

The T20 series standing is recorded as 0-0 after this match. India Women vs Sri Lanka Women is still to come on Monday, September 21, in the final match of the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women?

Pakistan Women won the match by 31 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Fatima Sana was named Player of the Match for her 45 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

The T20 series standing is 0-0. Pakistan Women secured third place, with India Women vs Sri Lanka Women still to come.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 46 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is India Women vs Sri Lanka Women on Monday, September 21, 2026.