Bangladesh chose to bat after winning the toss against Pakistan in a crucial Group A match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams, having faced a tough start in the tournament, are aiming for a comeback. Bangladesh Women’s captain Nigar Sultana Joty expressed the team’s intention to set a high score, highlighting the challenges of the tournament’s demanding schedule.
Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana emphasized the importance of restricting Bangladesh to below 150 runs on what appears to be a batting-friendly pitch. Fatima stressed the need for improved discipline in the field. Despite Pakistan’s historical advantage in head-to-head matchups, with 16 wins in 20 encounters, Bangladesh’s recent success, including three wins in their last four matches, gives them hope for a potential upset.
The playing XIs for the match are as follows:
Bangladesh: Juairiya Ferdous, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C & WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla.
Pakistan: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (WK), Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Saira Jabeen, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Tuba Hassan, Tasmia Rubab, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal.
