Pakistan Women face Bangladesh Women on September 22 for the women’s cricket bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The T20I will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with both sides seeking to end their tournament on a high note.
Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the semi-final after posting a competitive total of 177. Shawaal Zulfiqar contributed 54, while Ayesha Zafar played an aggressive 71 off 40 balls. However, Pakistan’s bowlers were unable to protect the score, with Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu taking the side’s only wickets.
Bangladesh were defeated by 114 runs by India in the other semi-final. India made 195 before Bangladesh were dismissed for 81, with Dilara Akter recording their top score of 27 from 23 balls. Both teams will now aim to recover from their semi-final exits by claiming bronze.
PAK-W vs BAN-W, Women’s Asian Games 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 22, 9:00 AM Local / 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
PAK-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 21 | PAK-W Won: 16 | BAN-W Won: 5
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report
Korogi Sports Park is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers may receive some assistance early, while spinners could become more influential as the match progresses. Batters may need to settle before opening up their scoring and will have to judge their shots carefully.
Changes of pace and effective spin could be key as conditions evolve. Both sides will need to adjust to the surface, establish partnerships and accelerate when the opportunity arises. Building a competitive total will depend largely on how well the batters cope with the opening bowlers.
Squads
Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza (w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Saira Jabeen, Ayesha Zafar, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Umm-e-Hani, Momina Riasat, Eman Naseer, Humna Bilal, Tasmia Rubab, Muneeba Ali
Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (w/c), Shorna Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Fariha Trisna
PAK-W vs BAN-W, Women’s Asian Games 2026: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- PAK-W wins the toss and bowls first
- BAN-W’s powerplay score: 35–40
- BAN-W’s total score: 130–140
Scenario 2:
- BAN-W wins the toss and bowls first
- PAK-W’s powerplay score: 40–45
- PAK-W’s total score: 140–150
Match Result: The team choosing to bowl first is expected to have the advantage.