Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Highlights: Tigers Stay Alive with 23-Run Victory

Bangladesh Women kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign alive with an impressive 23-run victory over Pakistan Women at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. After posting a competitive total in the first innings, Bangladesh's spin bowlers took complete control of the contest and triggered a dramatic collapse during the chase.

The victory gives Bangladesh their second win of the tournament and keeps them firmly in contention for a place in the semi-finals. Shorna Akter was named Player of the Match after her explosive late innings helped Bangladesh recover from a difficult start and post a defendable score.

In this short article, we will take a look at the key Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women highlights from the Group A clash at Southampton.

Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women Match Summary

Ban Women defeated Pak Women by 23 runs in an important Group A fixture of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Shorna Akter earned the Player of the Match award for her unbeaten 39 off 22 balls, which proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Bangladesh posted 123/6 after being put under pressure early in their innings. Pakistan looked well placed at one stage of the chase, but Bangladesh's spin duo of Nahida Akter and Sanjida Akter Meghla turned the game around with three wickets apiece.

Key Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women, Group A
• Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
• Toss: Bangladesh Women chose to bat
• Bangladesh Women Score: 123/6 (20 overs)
• Pakistan Women Score: 100/8 (20 overs)
• Result: Bangladesh Women won by 23 runs
• Player of the Match: Shorna Akter

First Innings: Bangladesh Women Batting & Pakistan Women Bowling

Bangladesh suffered an early setback after losing three wickets inside the Powerplay. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana led the charge with the ball and kept the batters under constant pressure.

Captain Nigar Sultana then steadied the innings with a patient 36, guiding Bangladesh through the middle overs. However, the real momentum shift came at the death. Shorna Akter walked in and changed the complexion of the innings with fearless strokeplay.

The young batter smashed an unbeaten 39 from just 22 deliveries, finding the boundary regularly and taking Bangladesh to a competitive total of 123/6.

Strong Performers: Bangladesh Women

• Shorna Akter – 39* runs
• Nigar Sultana – 36 runs

Strong Performers: Pakistan Women

• Fatima Sana – 2 wickets
• Nashra Sandhu – economical spell
• Sadia Iqbal – controlled middle overs

Second Innings: Pakistan Women Batting & Bangladesh Women Bowling

Pakistan appeared to be cruising during the first half of the chase. Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza provided a steady start, helping their side reach 64/2 after ten overs.

But Bangladesh's spinners had other plans.

Sanjida Akter Meghla struck at a crucial moment, dismissing Ayesha Zafar and Aliya Riaz in quick succession. The double breakthrough shifted the pressure entirely onto Pakistan, who suddenly found scoring difficult against Bangladesh's disciplined spin attack.

Nahida Akter then tightened the screws further. The experienced spinner mixed her pace beautifully and cleaned up the lower order, including the wicket of Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana.

Pakistan failed to hit a boundary in the final 12 overs and eventually finished on 100/8, falling 23 runs short of the target.

Strong Performers: Pakistan Women

• Muneeba Ali – 25 runs
• Gull Feroza – 23 runs

Strong Performers: Bangladesh Women

• Nahida Akter – 3 wickets
• Sanjida Akter Meghla – 3 wickets
• Shorna Akter – match-winning unbeaten 39

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