Pakistan Women will face Bangladesh Women in the bronze medal match of the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on September 22. The contest will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with both teams looking to finish their campaigns with a medal.
Pakistan Women suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their semi-final despite posting a competitive 177. Shawaal Zulfiqar scored 54 while Ayesha Zafar smashed 71 off 40 balls, but Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to defend the total. Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu were their only wicket-takers in the match.
Bangladesh Women, meanwhile, were beaten by India by 114 runs in the other semi-final. India posted 195 before Bangladesh were bowled out for 81, with Dilara Akter’s 27 off 23 balls their highest individual score. Both sides will now look to put their semi-final disappointments behind them and finish the tournament with a bronze medal.
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
The surface at Korogi Sports Park is expected to offer a reasonably balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can find some assistance from the pitch, while spinners could also become increasingly important as the game progresses. Batters may need to spend some time at the crease before playing their shots with greater freedom. Bowlers who can vary their pace and maintain disciplined lines could make life difficult for the batting side, particularly if they manage to build pressure through consecutive deliveries.
As the match develops, spin and changes of pace could become important weapons. Both teams will therefore need to adapt to the conditions rather than relying solely on attacking batting. A competitive total could depend on how well the batters handle the early bowling and build partnerships before accelerating later in the innings.
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: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- PAK-W wins the toss and bowls first
- BAN-W’s powerplay score: 35-40
- BAN-W’s total score: 130-140
Case 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: Team bowling first to win the match.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.