Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff. The match took place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive 145-8 in their allotted 20 overs, even as Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the scoring largely under control.

Captain Fatima Sana led the innings with an unbeaten 45 off just 30 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes along the way. Meanwhile, opener Gull Feroza contributed a valuable 31 off 23 balls, striking six boundaries in the process. Aliya Riaz also chipped in with a crucial 25 off 22 deliveries, including two sixes and a boundary. Additionally, Shawaal Zulfiqar added 17 runs to strengthen the total.

For Bangladesh, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter and Nahida Akter each claimed two wickets. Sanjida Akter Meghla picked up one wicket as well. In reply, Bangladesh could only manage 114-7 across their 20 overs, falling well short of the target.

Shamim Akhter remained unbeaten on 46 off 45 balls, striking four boundaries during her innings. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build meaningful partnerships. Captain Nigar Sultana scored 25 off 30 deliveries, while Dilara Akter added a quick 12 off just eight balls.

Umm-e-Hani was Pakistan’s standout bowler, finishing with impressive figures of 3-10 across her four overs. Furthermore, Tasmia Rubab, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Ayesha Zafar each picked up one wicket, spreading the workload effectively across the bowling attack.

Ultimately, the 31-run victory secured a well-earned medal for the Pakistan women’s cricket team. A disciplined bowling performance restricted Bangladesh well short of their target throughout the chase. Therefore, this result marks another milestone for women’s cricket in Pakistan, reflecting the team’s growing depth and consistency on the international stage.