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Sandhu's 6 Wickets Demolish Hong Kong
7 Sep
Summary
- Nashra Sandhu took six wickets, leading Pakistan to a dominant win.
- Pakistan scored 143 runs, with Shawaal Zulfiqar contributing 47 runs.
- Hong Kong China was bowled out for just 71 runs, losing by 72 runs.
Team Pakistan secured a decisive 72-run victory against Hong Kong China in Match 11 of the Women's Asia Cup 2026. Opting to bat first, Pakistan set a target of 143 runs, largely due to Shawaal Zulfiqar's impressive 47 off 35 balls and contributions from Ayesha Zafar (26) and captain Fatima Sana (24).
Hong Kong China's bowling effort was spearheaded by Joyleen Kaur, who claimed four wickets, supported by Iqra Sahar and Kary Chan with two wickets each. However, their batting faltered significantly.
In the second innings, Nashra Sandhu was the undisputed star for Pakistan, taking six wickets for just six runs in four overs. Her devastating spell ripped through Hong Kong China's lineup, bowling them out for a mere 71 runs. Sandhu's extraordinary performance earned her the Player of the Match accolade.