Bangladesh U19-Women clinched a dramatic 13‑run victory over Pakistan U19-Women in the opening clash of the Women’s Under‑19 Tri‑Series in Pakistan 2026. The decisive moment came in the final over when Bangladesh’s captain, Rozina Akram, bowled a pinpoint spell, conceding just 21 runs in four overs and picking up two crucial wickets, sealing the win at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to bat first under a scorching 35.1 °C sun with 52% humidity. The hosts posted a respectable 139‑5 in 20 overs, thanks to a collective effort that kept the run‑rate steady throughout the innings. Pakistan’s chase began brightly, but the required run‑rate kept climbing. They fell short at 126‑7 in 20 overs, handing Bangladesh a comfortable win.
Key Performances
Bangladesh U19-Women:
- Rozina Akram – 2/21 in 4 overs, economy 5.25, broke crucial partnerships.
- Shahar Bano – 1/24 in 4 overs, kept the pressure on with tight lines.
Pakistan U19-Women:
- Ravail Farhan – 32 runs off 29 balls, a gritty effort in the top order.
- Komal Khan – 36 runs off 29 balls, the highest individual score of the match.
- Zoofishan Ayyaz – 32 runs off 30 balls, added valuable middle‑order runs.
- Farjana Easmin – 3/25 in 4 overs, Pakistan’s best bowler despite the loss.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived midway through Bangladesh’s innings when they recovered from early wickets to post a competitive total, thanks to steady partnerships that kept the scoreboard ticking. The second, and decisive, moment unfolded during Pakistan’s chase. After a solid start, Pakistan needed 30 runs off the last three overs. Rozina Akram’s penultimate over yielded just a single run and a wicket, dramatically shifting momentum. Her final over produced another wicket and a dot ball, leaving Pakistan needing an impossible 12 runs from two balls.
Series Implications
This win gives Bangladesh U19-Women a crucial opening‑match advantage in the Women’s Under‑19 Tri‑Series in Pakistan 2026. With a 1‑0 lead, they move into the next fixture with confidence, while Pakistan must regroup quickly to stay alive in the tournament. The performance of Rozina Akram highlights Bangladesh’s bowling depth, suggesting they could be the team to watch as the series progresses.
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Achena Jannat
Aritry Mondol
Shirina Khatun
Nishita Akter Nishi
Sadia Islam
Sadia Akter✱
Rozina Akram
Shahar Bano
Mahnoor Zaib
Maham Nazakat
Memoona Khalid
Ravail Farhan
Komal Khan
Zoofishan Ayyaz
Areesha Ansari
Aqsa Habib
Fizza Fiaz
Farjana Easmin
Afrin Mim
Kumari Srabonirani
Oddrita Nowshin