Match 4 of the Pakistan Women’s Under-19s T20 Tri-Series at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium sets up a captivating clash between two sides navigating very different trajectories early in the tournament. Bangladesh U-19 arrive full of belief after clinical performances in their opening fixtures, including a commanding 30-run victory over the host nation where their all-round discipline stood out. On the flip side, Pakistan U-19 find themselves under pressure to bounce back on home turf; despite individual sparks with both bat and ball, the hosts need a more complete team effort to turn promising moments into a win.
Squads:
Pakistan U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Pakeeza Shabbir, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aqsa Habib, Shahar Bano, Fizza Fiaz (C), Mah Noor Iqbal, Maham Nazakat, Rozina Akram, Mahnoor Zeb
Bangladesh U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Mymuna Nahar Shorna, Ochena Jannat, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sadia Islam (C), Bibi Ayesha, Sadia Akter, Farjana Easmin, Sraboni Rani, Tithi Das, Oddrita Nowshin, Afrin Mim
Players to watch out:
Komal Khan
Komal Khan has started the series on a strong note as the top run-getter, accumulating 79 runs across 2 innings with a top score of 50. Batting at an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 101.28, she has faced 78 deliveries so far. Her strokeplay has been key to keeping the scoreboard moving, anchored by 10 crisp boundaries without clearing the ropes.
Sadia Akter
Sadia Akter showed incredible efficiency in her lone outing, smashing an unbeaten 34* off just 25 balls. Staying non-dismissed has kept her average pristine, while her explosive strike rate of 136.00 gave her side a massive late-overs boost. She played with remarkable intent during her brief time at the crease, clearing the fence twice alongside a boundary.
Mahnoor Zeb
Mahnoor Zeb leads the bowling charts impressively, claiming 6 wickets across 2 innings while delivering 8 full overs. She has conceded 42 runs at a tight economy rate of 5.25 and an average of 7.00, picking up a wicket every 8 balls. Her standout spell of 3/18 reflects how consistently she has troubled opposition batters and broken crucial partnerships.
Nishita Akter Nishi
Nishita Akter Nishi produced a clinical spell in her single appearance, picking up 2 wickets in 4 overs while giving away just 16 runs. Maintaining an exceptional economy rate of 4.00, she kept the batters tied down with a strike rate of 12.00. Her best figures of 2/16 highlight her control and ability to deliver economical, wicket-taking spells.
Pitch:
The wicket is a true batter’s paradise with flat, dead surfaces, the track, offering a balanced contest in white-ball cricket. While fast bowlers can extract a bit of early movement under cloudy conditions or light morning humidity, the pitch flattens out, offering true bounce for stroke-play. As the game wears on, the surface slows down, bringing spinners into play.
Weather:
Conditions will be sunny during the daytime, reaching a high of 36°C with winds coming from the south at 9 mph. In the evening, conditions shift to light rain with temperatures dropping to a low of 24°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Mymuna Nahar Shorna, Ochena Jannat, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sadia Islam, Bibi Ayesha, Sadia Akter, Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Pakeeza Shabbir, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Mahnoor Zeb
Match Details:
Date – October 6, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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