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Fan's Plea: Beat India, Not Win Trophy
8 Sep
Summary
- A fan urged Pakistan's coach to prioritize beating India over winning the Asia Cup trophy.
- The Pakistan women's team secured a semi-final spot in the T20 Asia Cup.
- India had previously defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the tournament.
Pakistan's head coach, Wahab Riaz, was approached by a supporter following the team's Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 victory over Hong Kong. The fan expressed that defeating India was more important than winning the tournament trophy itself.
The Pakistan women's team has now qualified for the semi-finals of the Asia Cup, where they are scheduled to play Sri Lanka. India will face either Bangladesh or the UAE in their respective semi-final clash. The desire to overcome India was palpable among the supporters.
Earlier in the tournament, India had convincingly defeated Pakistan by seven wickets, bowling them out for a mere 55 runs. This loss underscored the significant rivalry between the two nations.
Separately, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana received a demerit point and a fine for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident occurred after dismissing an Indian batter, leading to a penalty for her actions.
