The Pakistan Women Under-19s tour of Bangladesh has been a thrilling contest, setting the stage perfectly for the crucial fourth T20 in Cox’s Bazar. Looking back at the first three games, the series has delivered a fantastic see-saw battle.
Pakistan initially drew first blood with a narrow, hard-fought 13-run victory in the opener. However, Bangladesh quickly responded, clinching the second match by three wickets and leveling the series. They then followed up with a clinical performance in the third T20, chasing down the target with seven wickets and a massive 39 balls to spare, taking a 2-1 lead in this five-match series.
Squads:
Pakistan U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Areesha Ansari, Eman Naseer, Ravail Farhan, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aqsa Habib, Mahnoor Zeb, Rozina Akram, Komal Khan, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Ayesha Riaz, Memoona Khalid, Shahar Bano
Bangladesh U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Aritry Mondol, Mymuna Naher, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam, Boby Khatun, Achena Jannat, Mst Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Habiba Islam Pinky, Jarin Tasnem, Lamiya Mreda, Mst Farjana Easmin, Otoshi Mojumder, Rumana Ahmed
Players to watch out:
Sadia Islam
Bangladesh’s captain, Sadia Islam, has been particularly aggressive in her approach. Also batting in all three innings, Sadia has scored 43 runs. Her innings of 35 is the highest individual score among these four players. What makes her contribution notable is her excellent strike rate of 113.15, indicating she has kept the scoring rate moving quickly for her team. She has found the fence 4 times and cleared it 3 times, registering 3 sixes so far in the series.
Habiba Islam
Habiba Islam has been the most dominant bowler in the series, leading the charts with an impressive haul of 8 wickets from the 3 matches. Her best performance, a brilliant spell of 4 wickets for just 17 runs, was instrumental for her side. She has an exceptional bowling average of 8, meaning she has conceded only 8 runs for every wicket she has taken. With an economy rate of 5.33 and a strike rate of 9, she has been both economical and consistent.
Eman Naseer
The batting effort in the series has been spearheaded by Pakistan’s Eman Naseer, who currently sits atop the run-scoring charts. In the three innings she’s played, Eman has amassed 55 runs, with her highest score being a solid 30. Her consistency is reflected in a respectable batting average of 18.33 and a strike rate of 90.16. All of her boundaries have come in the form of fours, hitting 6 of them.
Memoona Khalid
For Pakistan, the key wicket-taker has been Memoona Khalid, who has been remarkably tight and disciplined. In her 10.5 overs across the three innings, Memoona has claimed 5 wickets. Her economy rate of 3.69 is outstanding, demonstrating her ability to restrict the flow of runs, making her an invaluable asset in the T20 format. Her best bowling figures stand at 2 wickets for 13 runs, and her bowling average is 8.
Pitch:
The Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar features a pitch that typically offers balanced conditions for batting and bowling, with early seam movement under cloud cover but flattening out for strokeplay as the match progresses.
Weather:
Expect warm temperatures peaking at 31-32°C during the afternoon with southeasterly winds of 15-20 km/h, and lows around 27°C overnight. Cloud cover will range from 10-40% with minimal precipitation risk, ensuring mostly dry conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Eman Naseer, Mahnoor Zeb, Rozina Akram, Komal Khan, Ayesha Riaz, Memoona Khalid, Sadia Akter, Sadia Islam, Boby Khatun, Mst Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Habiba Islam Pinky
Match Details:
Date – December 10, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium, Cox’s Bazar
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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