The standings currently paint a contrasting picture as Pakistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 prepare to clash at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Bangladesh Under-19 Women sit comfortably at the top of the table with 4 points from 4 matches and a healthy net run rate of +0.439, courtesy of two wins and two losses. On the other hand, the host nation Pakistan Under-19 Women find themselves rooted at the bottom of the pile with 2 points from 3 outings, carrying a net run rate of -0.605 after recording a single win against two defeats. With Bangladesh eager to maintain their top spot and Pakistan desperately needing a victory to climb off the basement, the game holds massive significance for both teams’ final chances.
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
Holding down the top order for Pakistan Under-19s, Komal Khan has amassed 115 runs across 3 innings without remaining unbeaten in any. She leads her team’s run chart with a solid average of 38.33 and a healthy strike rate of 107.47. Her campaign is anchored by a high score of 50, featuring 14 boundaries and a solitary six along the way.
Mahnoor Zeb
Leading Pakistan Under-19s’ bowling attack, Mahnoor Zeb has snapped up 6 wickets in 3 matches across 12 overs. She has kept opposition batters under tight leash with an impressive economy rate of 5.66 and an average of 11.33. Her standout performance so far features best bowling figures of 3 for 18.
Sadia Akter
Providing crucial stability in the middle, Bangladesh Under-19s’ Sadia Akter has scored 101 runs across 4 innings while remaining not out 3 times. Her ability to finish innings boasts a towering average of 101.00 alongside a brisk strike rate of 116.09. Facing 87 balls in total, she has crafted a top score of 34* with 4 fours and 5 maximums.
Farjana Easmin
spearheading the bowling efforts for Bangladesh Under-19s, Farjana Easmin has picked up 6 wickets across 4 matches in her 16 overs. Maintaining brilliant control, she holds a disciplined economy rate of 4.87 and a bowling average of 13.00. Her finest spell in the tournament so far stands at 3 for 25.
Pitch:
A true batter’s paradise with flat, dead surfaces, the track at Iqbal Stadium, offers 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:
Expect sunny skies 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 11, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Broadcast – T.B.C.