Pakistan fall short against Bangladesh in Southampton
Key takeaways
- Pakistan will now take on Australia on 23 June at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.
- Opting to bat, Bangladesh Women lost early wickets.
- Captain Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary then rebuilt the innings with a steady 35-run stand.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan women were restricted to 100 for eight in pursuit of 124 as Bangladesh secured a 23-run win in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
Pakistan will now take on Australia on 23 June at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.
Opting to bat, Bangladesh Women lost early wickets. Skipper Fatima Sana struck twice in the second over to deliver a double-wicket maiden, having Dilara Akter caught by Nashra Sundhu for five and trapping Sharmin Akter leg-before for a duck. Tasmia Rubab then removed Juairiya Ferdous for seven to send the top order back in the hut with Bangladesh 13-3 in 4.3 overs.