Shawaal Zulfiqar
Gull Feroza
Saira Jabeen
Ayesha Zafar
Eyman Fatima
Aliya Riaz
Marufa Akter
Sanjida Akter Meghla
Rabeya Khan
Nahida Akter
Shorna Akter
Dilara Akter
Juairiya Ferdous
Sobhana Mostary
Nigar Sultana
Sharmin Akhter✱
Tasmia Rubab
Fatima Sana
Umm-e-Hani
Tuba Hassan
Nashra Sandhu
Gull Feroza's quick‑fire 31 turned the tide for Pakistan Women as they chased down Bangladesh Women’s total, sealing a 31‑run victory at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Tuesday, 22 September. The match, part of the Women's Asian Games T20 2026, provided a dramatic finish that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Match Summary
Pakistan Women won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a solid 145‑8 in 20 overs. Openers gave a steady start, but it was Gull Feroza’s aggressive cameo – 31 runs off just 23 balls – that accelerated the innings in the death overs. Bangladesh Women struggled to keep pace, finishing on 114‑7 in 20 overs. The final scoreboard read Pakistan Women 145‑8 (20.0) beat Bangladesh Women 114‑7 (20.0), a comprehensive win that highlighted Pakistan’s depth in both batting and bowling.
Key Performances
Batting: Gull Feroza’s 31 was the standout, punctuated by four fours and two sixes. Her strike‑rate of 134.78 gave Pakistan the momentum they needed in the final overs. The rest of the batting line‑up contributed useful runs, with the middle order adding steady support to reach the target.
Bowling: Sanjida Akter Meghla (Pakistan) delivered a tidy spell of 1/28 in four overs, keeping Bangladesh’s scoring in check. For Bangladesh, Umm‑e‑Hani shone with a remarkable 3/10 in four overs, slicing through Pakistan’s lower order, while Tasmia Rubab and Fatima Sana each claimed a wicket for 25 runs.
Turning Points
The match swung decisively after the 15th over of Pakistan’s innings. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling had kept the run‑rate under 6, but Gull Feroza’s boundary barrage in the 16th and 17th overs added 20 runs in just two balls, breaking the pressure wall. This surge propelled Pakistan to a defendable total and shifted the psychological edge.
In response, Bangladesh’s chase faltered at 70‑4, when Umm‑e‑Hani struck early, removing two set batters in quick succession. The loss of wickets at regular intervals prevented any partnership from gaining momentum, and the required run‑rate climbed beyond 8 per over. The final overs saw Pakistan’s fielders tighten, sealing the win.
Series Implications
With this victory, Pakistan Women improve their standing in the Women's Asian Games T20 2026 group stage. The win narrows the gap on the points table and puts pressure on Bangladesh Women, who now must win their remaining matches to stay in contention for the semi‑finals. The result also boosts Pakistan’s confidence ahead of the next fixtures, especially with Gull Feroza proving she can deliver under pressure.
Looking ahead, both sides will be keen to fine‑tune their strategies. Bangladesh will likely reassess their middle‑order batting after the collapse, while Pakistan may rely on their bowlers like Umm‑e‑Hani to provide breakthroughs when the opposition builds partnerships.
For fans searching for the latest updates, the match was a key highlight in the Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women T20I Tues schedule, and the Pakistan Women T20I score of 145‑8 will be recorded as a benchmark for the tournament. Cricket enthusiasts following Bangladesh Women cricket today will note the impressive spell by Umm‑e‑Hani, while those tracking the Women's Asian Games T20 2026 live score can revisit the full innings on the official scoreboard.