The 2nd Semi-Final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising 2026 in Bangkok delivered a commanding all-round performance as Bangladesh A Women vs Pakistan A Women turned into a one-sided affair built on discipline, partnerships, and relentless bowling pressure. Rather than exploding out of the blocks, Bangladesh A Women constructed their innings in phases, absorbing early pressure before accelerating smartly through the middle and death overs.
The innings began cautiously, but Pakistan A struck first at 19/1 when Shamima Sultana fell at 3.5 overs. The early breakthrough gave Pakistan hope, yet Ishma Tanjim and Sarmin Sultana steadied the innings with a composed stand that pushed the score to 39/2 by the 7.5-over mark, where Ishma departed for 12 off 23 balls. Sarmin continued to anchor briefly before becoming the third wicket at 44/3 in 9.6 overs. At that stage, the Bangladesh innings required stability, and it arrived through their captain.
Fahima Khatun played a defining knock, blending composure with calculated aggression. As wickets fell around her, Lata Mondal dismissed at 75/4 (13.3 ov), Farjana Easmin run out at 81/5 (14.3 ov), and Shorifa Khatun shortly after at 81/6 (14.5 ov), Fahima ensured the run rate never dipped drastically. The partnerships may not have been massive in numbers, but they were timely. A valuable stand between Fahima and Lata Mondal added crucial middle-over runs, and despite Lata contributing just 5, it stabilized momentum. Farjana Easmin’s brisk 6 off 5 injected urgency before a sharp run-out ended her stay.
When Sadia Akter (8 off 10) fell at 95/7 in the 17.5th over and Fatema Jahan was run out at 101/8 in 18.3 overs, Bangladesh were still searching for a final flourish. Fahima, however, stood tall. Her unbeaten 40 off 32 balls, striking at 125.00 with five boundaries, ensured Bangladesh A Women posted 110/8 in 20 overs at a run rate of 5.50. Extras contributed 8 runs (1 lb, 7 wides), subtly boosting the total.
Pakistan A Women’s bowlers shared responsibilities effectively. Hafsa Khalid led with 2/25 in 4 overs despite conceding four wides. Waheeda Akhtar, Momina Riasat, Anosha Nasir, and Omaima Sohail each claimed one wicket, maintaining steady economy rates around five per over. Their collective effort kept Bangladesh from crossing a more intimidating total.
Chasing 111 in this crucial Women’s Asia Cup Rising Semi-Final, Pakistan A Women never found rhythm. The Bangladesh bowlers attacked with precision from the outset. The breakthrough came early at 1/8 in 2.6 overs when Eman Naseer was dismissed. Huraina Sajjad followed at 2/9 (3.3 ov), placing immediate pressure on the chase. A brief resistance came through Shawaal Zulfiqar (14 off 17, including a six), but she became the third wicket at 24/3 in 6.4 overs.
Omaima Sohail and Gull Rukh attempted a rebuild, yet regular strikes halted momentum, Gull Rukh run out at 29/4 (8.3 ov), Omaima dismissed at 30/5 (8.6 ov). Yusra Amir (11 off 18) and captain Hafsa Khalid (12 off 15) stitched a modest partnership, nudging the score to 43/6 and then 55/9, but the asking rate steadily climbed. From 6/43 in 11.6 overs to 10/56 in 16.4 overs, the collapse was clinical.
Bangladesh’s bowling unit executed plans flawlessly. Sanjida Akter Meghla was exceptional with 3/6 in 3.4 overs at an economy of just 1.63, dismantling the middle order. Fahima Khatun complemented her batting heroics with 2/6 in 3 overs, while Fatema Jahan claimed 1/11 in 4 overs. Fariha Trisna and Farjana Easmin chipped in with one wicket apiece. The fielding unit also shone, affecting multiple runouts that crushed Pakistan’s hopes.
Ultimately, Pakistan A Women were bowled out for 56 in 16.4 overs, handing Bangladesh A Women a comprehensive 54-run victory. The game witnessed batting brilliance, impactful captaincy from Fahima Khatun, and a devastating bowling performance that secured Bangladesh A’s place in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising tournament.
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