Ajman, November 12, 2026: Tuba Hassan claimed three wickets before Pakistan’s batters delivered a collective performance to secure a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Bangladesh captain Nahida Akter’s decision to bat first backfired as Pakistan’s bowling attack restricted the visitors to 108-9 in their 20 overs.
Tuba led the attack with impressive figures of 3-26 in four overs, while Nashra Sandhu claimed two wickets. Waheeda Akhtar, Momina Riasat and Umm-e-Hani picked up one wicket each.
For Bangladesh, middle-order batter Nigar Sultana top-scored with 27 off 20 deliveries, including two fours and a six. Shorna Akter contributed 21 off 20 balls, while Shathi Rani and captain Nahida scored 11 runs apiece.
In reply, Pakistan chased down the 109-run target in 15.5 overs, losing just two wickets.
Opening batter Sadaf Shamas led the chase with 37 off 37 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six, while captain Muneeba Ali remained unbeaten on 31 off 34 balls.
Ayesha Zafar provided the finishing impetus with an unbeaten 27 off just 18 deliveries, featuring four boundaries.
For Bangladesh, Sobhana Mostary and Shorna Akter claimed one wicket each.
The victory earned Pakistan two points and placed them at the top of the Group B standings on the basis of a superior net run rate to the Netherlands, who defeated Thailand by five wickets with three balls to spare earlier in the day.
