Fatima Sana Leads Pakistan to 31-Run Victory Over Bangladesh

Captain Fatima Sana guided Pakistan's women's side to a bronze‑medal triumph at the Asian Games on September 22. Winning the toss at Korogi Sports Park, she opted to set a target, and the lineup responded with 145 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs. Sana’s aggressive 45‑run effort, featuring three sixes, laid the foundation, while Gul Firouza’s 31 and Alia Riaz’s 25 provided depth. Bangladesh’s chase faltered at 114 for seven, despite Sharmin Akhtar’s 46 and captain‑keeper Nigar Sultan’s 25. Pakistan’s bowlers, especially Umm‑e‑Hani, who recorded figures of 3/10, restricted the opposition and sealed a 31‑run win, securing the bronze medal.