When Bangladesh and Pakistan lock horns on the cricket field, raw emotion and intense rivalry take center stage, and this bronze medal match in Japan will be no different. Both squads are stepping onto the pitch hungry to redeem themselves after taking heavy hits in the semi-finals.
Bangladesh comes in with a point to prove after their top order completely collapsed against a relentless Indian attack, leaving them eager to patch up their batting vulnerabilities. On the other side, Pakistan suffered an equally frustrating setback against Sri Lanka, where their usually dependable bowling unit couldn’t quite contain the chase. With national pride and an Asian Games bronze medal on the line, neither side can afford to carry any lingering baggage from those losses into tomorrow’s showdown.
Squads:
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali (WK), Nashra Sundhu, Fatima Sana (C), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Gull Feroza (WK), Momina Riasat, Humna Bilal, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Eman Naseer
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Sharmin Akhter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nigar Sultana (C, WK), Nahida Akter, Sarmin Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Fariha Trisna, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter (WK), Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Juairiya Ferdous (WK), Sultana Khatun
Players to watch out:
Shawaal Zulfiqar
Shawaal Zulfiqar provided solid runs at the top order, accumulating 79 runs across 2 innings with an average of 39.50. Her highest score stood at 54, supported by a healthy strike rate of 123.43. Over her 64-ball stay at the crease, she hit 6 boundaries and cleared the rope 3 times, including a half-century to her name.
Dilara Akter
Dilara Akter featured in a single match during the campaign, where she scored a quick 27 runs off 23 deliveries. Striking at 117.39, her knock included 4 boundaries and a maximum. She ended her lone outing with a steady average of 27.00 without remaining unbeaten.
Fatima Sana
Fatima Sana delivered all-round value, scoring 41 runs in 2 innings with the best of 21 and a blistering strike rate of 164.00, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes. On the bowling front, she captured 3 wickets in 6 overs across 2 matches with best bowling figures of 2/22. She maintained an economy rate of 7.66 and a bowling average of 15.33 throughout the tournament.
Sanjida Akter Meghla
Sanjida Akter Meghla bowled 4 tight overs in her single appearance for Bangladesh. She claimed 1 wicket for 25 runs, recording best figures of 1/25. Enduring an economy rate of 6.25 and a strike rate of 24.00, she served as a controlled bowling option during her spell.
Pitch:
The pitch at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin offers a balanced surface with reliable bounce that gives fast bowlers early carry and assistance. Batters need a bit of patience to settle in before stroking freely, while spinners and bowlers who effectively vary their pace tend to find success as the match progresses.
Weather:
Nisshin is forecasted to be mostly sunny with a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. Expect humidity around 60% and northwest winds reaching 16 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Fatima Sana, Sharmin Akhter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Sarmin Sultana
Match Details:
Date – September 22, 2026
Time – 5:30 AM IST
Venue – Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Broadcast – Sony Liv, Sony Sports
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