The Pakistan women’s cricket team achieved a significant milestone by securing the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026. In the third-place playoff held on Tuesday at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Pakistan triumphed over Bangladesh, winning by 31 runs. This victory marks an important achievement for the team in the competitive landscape of Asian women’s cricket.
Pakistan had previously won gold medals in the women’s cricket competition at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games. The Pakistan Cricket Board had also confirmed that the team finished fourth in the previous edition in 2022. The women’s cricket gold medal match between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22. India reached the final after defeating Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal, while Sri Lanka advanced after beating Pakistan by eight wickets.
The bronze medal adds another podium finish to Pakistan women’s cricket at the Asian Games.
Pakistan found themselves in trouble at 67/5 before captain Fatima Sana produced a crucial counter-attacking innings. She scored 45 off 30 balls, including three fours and three sixes, to help Pakistan reach a competitive total. Gull Feroza also contributed 31 off 23 balls.
