Bangladesh women beat Pakistan women by five wickets to win bronze at Asian Games
In the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by five wickets to win the bronze medal. The match was played at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Monday.
Pakistan was put into bat and scored 64 for nine wickets in 20 overs. Aliya Riaz top-scored for Pakistan with 17 runs. Shorna Akter took three wickets for Bangladesh, while Sanjida Akter bagged two wickets.
In reply, Bangladesh lost five wickets but reached the target in 18.2 overs. Shorna top-scored for Bangladesh with 14 runs. Nashra Sundhu was the top wicket-taker for Pakistan with three wickets.
Summary:
- Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games women’s cricket event.
- Pakistan scored 64 for nine wickets in 20 overs.
- Bangladesh scored 65 for five wickets in 18.2 overs.
- Shorna Akter was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 14 runs.
- Nashra Sundhu was the top wicket-taker for Pakistan with three wickets.