Bangladesh beat Pakistan to reach Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars final

2026-02-20 - 12:03

Bangladesh ‘A’ outplayed Pakistan ‘A’ in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars by 54 runs at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok. After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ‘A’ posted 110-8 in 20 overs and then bowled out Pakistan ‘A’ for 56 in 16.4 overs. Skipper Fahima Khatun led Bangladesh ‘A’ from the front with her all-round performance that included 40 not out with the bat and two for six with the ball in her three overs. She walked in to bat at 39-2 in 7.5 overs after both the opening duo of Shamima Sultana (13) and Ishma Tanjim (12) had departed. Apart from the top four, no other Bangladesh ‘A’ batter entered the double figures. For Pakistan ‘A’, skipper Hafsa Khalid picked up two wickets, while Omaima Sohail, Momina Riasat, Waheeda Akhtar and Anosha Nasir dismissed one batter each. In turn, only Shawaal Zulfiqar (14), Hafsa (12) and Yusra Amir (11) got starts for Pakistan ‘A’ but in vain as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Sanjida Akter Meghla picked up three for six, apart from Fahima’s two scalps and Farjana Easmin, Fatema Jahan and Fariha Trisna’s one strike each. Fahima Khatun was named player of the match for her valuable contributions with the bat and ball. Hyderabad Kingsmen sign Australia’s Glenn Maxwell for PSL 11