Pakistan Women Win Asian Games 2026 Cricket Bronze: All 3 Results
Pakistan women won Asian Games 2026 cricket bronze, not a third gold. Every result, from the 11-over Thailand quarter-final to the 31-run win over Bangladesh.
Pakistan's women's cricket team finished the 2026 Asian Games in Japan with a bronze medal, not a third gold. Their event ended on 22 September. They beat Thailand in a quarter-final cut to 11 overs a side, lost the semi-final to Sri Lanka, then beat Bangladesh by 31 runs for bronze.
Posts still say captain Fatima Sana's side is "chasing a third gold". That is out of date. We read all three Pakistan scorecards in the official results system of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games. India won the gold, Sri Lanka took silver and Pakistan stood third.
Pakistan women won bronze at the Asian Games 2026
Pakistan women won the Asian Games 2026 cricket bronze on Tuesday 22 September by beating Bangladesh by 31 runs. They played three matches in all: a quarter-final win over Thailand, a semi-final loss to Sri Lanka, and the bronze medal win.
| Date and time (PKT) | Stage | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 17 Sep, 11:30 am | Quarter-final | Thailand 91-4 (11 overs), Pakistan 92-7 (10.4) | Won by 3 wickets |
| Sun 20 Sep, 6:20 am | Semi-final | Pakistan 177-4 (20), Sri Lanka 178-2 (17.5) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| Tue 22 Sep, 5:00 am | Bronze medal match | Pakistan 145-8 (20), Bangladesh 114-7 (20) | Won by 31 runs |
The gold medal match was one-sided. India made 216-3 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 69, winning by 147 runs. This bronze sits with the others in the Pakistan Asian Games medal tally.
The rain-shortened quarter-final against Thailand went to the last over
The quarter-final against Thailand on 17 September was cut to 11 overs a side. Thailand made 91-4. Pakistan reached 92-7 in 10.4 overs, winning by three wickets with two balls left.
The official scorecard shows 11 overs for each side but does not give a reason. Rain was the reported cause, and we did not see it stated in the official system.
Thailand's wicketkeeper Nannapat Khoncharoenkai top-scored with 49 off 38 balls. Fatima Sana took 2-22 in her three overs and Nashra Sundhu took 1-19.
Shawaal Zulfiqar hit 25 off 14 balls, Fatima Sana 21 off 13 and Gull Feroza 16 off 13. Seven wickets fell, and Thailand's Onnicha Kamchomphu took 3-37. Tuba Hassan's 13 off 7 balls kept the chase moving, and Eman Naseer and Umm-e-Hani finished it.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the semi-final
Pakistan made 177-4 in the semi-final on 20 September, but Sri Lanka chased it down with 13 balls to spare. Captain Chamari Athapaththu scored 83 not out off 50 balls. That loss sent Pakistan to the bronze medal match.
The batting was strong. Gull Feroza was out to the first ball of the match, and then Ayesha Zafar hit 71 off 40 balls. Shawaal Zulfiqar added 54 off 50. The PCB says their stand of 115 is Pakistan's highest for the third wicket in women's T20 internationals.
Sri Lanka reached 178-2 in 17.5 overs. Hasini Perera made 42 off 26 balls. Fatima Sana and Nashra Sundhu took one wicket each.
Fatima Sana and Umm-e-Hani won the bronze medal match
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 31 runs for bronze on 22 September. Captain Fatima Sana hit 45 off 30 balls to lift Pakistan to 145-8. Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani then took 3-10 in four overs, and Bangladesh finished on 114-7.
Pakistan were in trouble first. The PCB's match report says they slipped to 67-5 after a 46-run opening stand. Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz then added 67. Aliya made 25 off 22 balls, and Gull Feroza had earlier hit 31 off 23.
Bangladesh never recovered from 20-3. Sharmin Akter made 46 not out and captain Nigar Sultana 25. Umm-e-Hani's spell included a maiden, and the PCB says 3-10 is her best in women's T20 internationals. Fatima Sana, Tasmia Rubab, Nashra Sundhu and Ayesha Zafar took a wicket each.
The bronze is Pakistan's third Asian Games medal in women's cricket
This bronze is the third Asian Games medal for Pakistan's women's cricket team. The PCB records gold at the 2010 and 2014 Games. In 2022, Pakistan lost the bronze medal match to Bangladesh, so this win reverses that result.
We added up the three official scorecards to find the leading players.
- Most runs: Shawaal Zulfiqar, 96 (25, 54 and 17).
- Next best: Fatima Sana, 86, and Ayesha Zafar, 81.
- Most wickets: Fatima Sana, 4. Umm-e-Hani and Nashra Sundhu took 3 each.
- Team runs: 414 across the three matches.
Pakistan's men play Hong Kong, China on Monday at 5:00 am PKT
Pakistan's women are done, but the men's cricket team starts on Monday 28 September. They play Hong Kong, China in a quarter-final at 5:00 am PKT at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, where the women played. A win puts them in Thursday's semi-final.
Here is the men's path, from the official schedule, in Pakistan time:
- Monday 28 September, 5:00 am: Pakistan v Hong Kong, China, quarter-final 1.
- Thursday 1 October, 5:00 am or 9:30 am: semi-finals, pairings not yet set.
- Saturday 3 October, 5:00 am: bronze medal match.
- Saturday 3 October, 9:30 am: gold medal match.
Monday is a full day for Pakistan fans. Pakistan's hockey team plays Oman at 11:00 am for a semi-final place. TV coverage has not been confirmed for every event, so check the Asian Games 2026 watch schedule in Pakistan before the early start.
Common questions
Did Pakistan women win gold at the Asian Games 2026?
No. They won bronze on 22 September by beating Bangladesh by 31 runs. India won gold and Sri Lanka won silver.
Who beat Pakistan women in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final?
Sri Lanka, by eight wickets on 20 September. Pakistan made 177-4, and Sri Lanka reached 178-2 in 17.5 overs.
Which Pakistan women's match was reduced to 11 overs?
The quarter-final against Thailand on 17 September. Thailand made 91-4 in 11 overs, and Pakistan won by three wickets with two balls left.
How many Asian Games medals have Pakistan women won in cricket?
Three. The PCB lists gold in 2010 and 2014, and they added bronze in 2026. They finished fourth in 2022.
Who is the captain of Pakistan women at the Asian Games 2026?
Fatima Sana. The official scorecards mark her as captain in all three matches. She scored 86 runs and took 4 wickets.
Last checked and sources
Last checked at about 2:00 am PKT on 27 September 2026. Every score, overs figure, player score, bowling figure, date, venue and the men's schedule is from the official results system of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, including the scorecards for all three Pakistan matches and the gold medal match. We converted Japan time to Pakistan time by taking off four hours. The medal history, the 67-5 slump and the record stand and bowling figures are from the PCB's bronze medal match report and its semi-final report. The player totals are our own sums. The official system does not say why the quarter-final was shortened; rain is the reported reason.
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