The Pakistan Women’s Under-19s T20 Tri-Series 2026 got underway with an action-packed encounter as the Bangladesh Women U19 registered a decisive victory over hosts Pakistan Women U19 at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
Sent into bat first, Bangladesh U19 experienced an immediate setback when opener Mymuna Nahar Shorna was cleaned up by Mahnoor Zeb for a 3-ball duck in the very first over at 2/1 (0.3 ov). Wicketkeeper Ochena Jannat struck a boundary to score 6 off 6 balls before falling lbw to Rozina Akram at 13/2 (1.6 ov). Nishita Akter Nishi then came together with captain Sadia Islam to construct a 17-run stand for the third wicket, stabilizing the innings before Sadia was caught by Ravail Farhan off Mahnoor Zeb for 12 off 11 balls (hitting 2 fours) at 30/3 in the 5th over (4.5 ov).
Bibi Ayesha joined Nishi to add another 17 runs for the fourth wicket, but Maham Nazakat bowled Ayesha for 7 off 18 balls at 47/4 (9.4 ov). Pakistan’s bowlers kept striking at key moments during the middle overs. Nishi’s fighting knock of 23 off 33 deliveries (1 four) ended when she was caught behind by Komal Khan off Mahnoor Zeb at 68/5 (13.4 ov). Farjana Easmin chipped in with 5 off 11 balls before being caught by Mah Noor Iqbal off Shahar Bano at 80/6 (16.4 ov).
A quickfire contribution from Sraboni Rani (12 off 11 balls with 2 fours) pushed Bangladesh near the hundred mark, but she was run out by Shahar Bano at 98/7 (18.6 ov). On the very next ball, Tithi Das was bowled for a golden duck (0 off 1 ball) by Rozina Akram at 98/8 (19.1 ov). Late fireworks from Sadia Akter, who blazed a crucial unbeaten 34 off 25 balls with a four and 2 sixes, alongside Oddrita Nowshin (6 not out off 2 balls), helped elevate Bangladesh to 117/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Pakistan’s bowling unit put in a commendable effort to restrict the run flow. Mahnoor Zeb was the star performer with figures of 3/24 in her 4 overs, supported well by Rozina Akram who picked up 2/33 in 4 overs. Shahar Bano was remarkably tight, claiming 1/24 in 4 overs, while Maham Nazakat impressed with 1/17 in her 4 overs. Mah Noor Iqbal went wicketless but remained extremely economical, giving away just 17 runs from her 4 overs.
In reply, Pakistan U19’s run chase started on a aggressive note thanks to opener Ravail Farhan, who smashed 17 off 12 balls with 4 boundaries. However, Afrin Mim trapped Farhan lbw to draw first blood at 21/1 (3.2 ov). Wicketkeeper Komal Khan and Pakeeza Shabbir then put together a 29-run second-wicket stand, taking the score to 50 before Shabbir was run out by Sadia Akter for 6 off 17 balls in the 10th over (9.2 ov).
The turning point came when set batter Komal Khan, who top-scored for Pakistan with 29 off 39 balls including 3 fours, was caught by Sraboni Rani off Farjana Easmin at 62/3 (12.2 ov). Zoofishan Ayyaz added 12 off 15 balls (2 fours) before being bowled by Nishita Akter Nishi at 70/4 (15.2 ov). Nishi struck again shortly after, having Aqsa Habib (9 off 14 balls) caught by captain Sadia Islam at 79/5 (17.6 ov). Shahar Bano scored 9 off 18 balls before Oddrita Nowshin got her caught by Sadia Akter at 86/6 (19.4 ov). Captain Fizza Fiaz (2 not out off 3 balls) and Mah Noor Iqbal (1 not out off 2 balls) were left stranded as Pakistan U19 were restricted to 87/6 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh U19’s bowling display was disciplined and relentless throughout. Player of the Match Nishita Akter Nishi led the charge with outstanding figures of 2/16 in 4 overs. She received brilliant support from Afrin Mim (1/13 in 4 overs), Farjana Easmin (1/16 in 4 overs), and Oddrita Nowshin (1/20 in 4 overs). Tithi Das bowled three tight overs for 0/11, while Sraboni Rani conceded 9 runs in her lone over to seal a convincing 30-run victory for Bangladesh.
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