Pakistan Women Beat Bangladesh by 8 Wickets in the Emerging Nations Trophy, Tuba Hassan Takes 3 for 26
Pakistan Women beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the Emerging Nations Trophy in Ajman. Tuba Hassan took 3 for 26 as Bangladesh made 108. Thailand next on Friday.
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Pakistan Women beat Bangladesh Women by 8 wickets in their first match of the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Ajman on Thursday 12 November 2026. Bangladesh made 108 for 9 in their 20 overs. Pakistan reached 112 for 2 in 15.5 overs, with 25 balls to spare. Leg-spinner Tuba Hassan took 3 for 26 and was named player of the match.
We read the scorecard, the fall of wickets and the result on the ICC match centre on Thursday evening. Pakistan play defending champions Thailand next, on Friday 13 November at 2:15 pm PKT.
Bangladesh lost five wickets for 16 runs
Bangladesh batted first at Karwan Cricket Ground. They were 52 for 2 after 10 overs and looked set for a fair total. Then they lost five wickets in less than four overs. From 52 for 2 they slid to 68 for 7.
Former captain Nigar Sultana top scored with 27 from 20 balls before Tuba Hassan had her caught by Shawaal Zulfiqar. Shorna Akter made 21 not out and helped Bangladesh past 100. Captain Nahida Akter was out first ball.
| Pakistan bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba Hassan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| Nashra Sundhu | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Momina Riasat | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Umm-e-Hani | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Waheeda Akhtar | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Ayesha Zafar | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu was the tightest bowler, with 13 runs from 4 overs, including a maiden. Captain Muneeba Ali, keeping wicket, took three catches and helped with a run out.
Sadaf Shamas and Muneeba Ali led the chase
Pakistan needed 109. Shawaal Zulfiqar hit four fours in a quick 16 from 6 balls before she was out in the second over. Sadaf Shamas then made 37 from 37 balls. After she fell at 68 for 2 in the 10th over, Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar finished the job.
- Sadaf Shamas: 37 from 37 balls, with 4 fours and a six.
- Muneeba Ali: 31 not out from 34 balls.
- Ayesha Zafar: 27 not out from 18 balls, with 4 fours.
- Shawaal Zulfiqar: 16 from 6 balls.
Our match preview had noted a conflict over who would lead Bangladesh. The ICC scorecard settles it: Nahida Akter captained the side, and Nigar Sultana played as a batter.
Pakistan bowled tightly and gave away few extras
Pakistan gave away only 7 extras in Bangladesh's innings: 3 wides and 4 byes, with no no-balls. In the chase, Bangladesh gave away just one wide. So the gap between the teams came from the bat and the ball, not from mistakes.
Bangladesh used seven bowlers but could not stop the runs. Rabeya Khan was their best, with 23 runs from 4 overs. Fahima Khatun bowled a maiden. Sobhana Mostary took a wicket with her second ball, removing Shawaal Zulfiqar, and then did not bowl again.
Pakistan's five main bowlers all took at least one wicket. That spread matters in a short tournament, where captains need options on different pitches. Muneeba Ali used six bowlers, and only Ayesha Zafar, in her one over, went for more than 6.5 runs an over.
The match in five steps
- Early wickets: Momina Riasat and Nashra Sundhu struck in the 4th and 5th overs. Bangladesh 21 for 2.
- The collapse: From 52 for 3, Bangladesh lost four wickets for 16 runs between the 11th and 14th overs.
- Late runs: Shorna Akter and Rabeya Khan added 32 for the eighth wicket. Bangladesh finished on 108 for 9.
- Fast start: Pakistan were 25 for 1 after 2 overs.
- Finish: Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar added an unbroken 44 to win in the 16th over.
Pakistan play Thailand next, then the Netherlands and Zimbabwe
Pakistan are in Group B with Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. The top three in each group of five go to the Super Six stage. In the other Group B match on Thursday, the Netherlands beat Thailand by 5 wickets.
| Match | Date | Time (PKT) | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand vs Pakistan | Friday 13 November | 2:15 pm | Karwan Cricket Ground, Ajman |
| Pakistan vs Netherlands | Sunday 15 November | 10:00 am | Seven Districts Ground, Ajman |
| Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Monday 16 November | 10:00 am | Seven Districts Ground, Ajman |
The Thailand match preview is in our Pakistan vs Thailand guide. The group standings after day one are in our points table. The full fixture list is on our schedule page.
Common questions
Who won Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women in the Emerging Nations Trophy?
Pakistan won by 8 wickets. Bangladesh made 108 for 9 and Pakistan reached 112 for 2 in 15.5 overs.
Who was player of the match?
Tuba Hassan, for her 3 wickets for 26 runs.
Who captained Bangladesh?
Nahida Akter, according to the ICC scorecard. Nigar Sultana played and top scored with 27.
When is Pakistan's next match?
Against Thailand on Friday 13 November 2026 at 2:15 pm PKT in Ajman.
Who is Pakistan's captain at the tournament?
Muneeba Ali. She kept wicket and made 31 not out against Bangladesh.
Where is the tournament being played?
In Ajman, UAE, at Karwan Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Ground, from 12 to 25 November 2026.
Last checked 12 November 2026, about 9:45 pm PKT. Scores, bowling figures, fall of wickets, the player of the match and the next fixtures come from the ICC match centre. PKT times are the ICC's own listing for a viewer in Pakistan. Stand and collapse figures are our own sums from the fall of wickets.
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