Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Secures Semi-Finals Spot in 2024 Women’s Asia Cup

The Pakistan women’s cricket team has qualified for the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup following India’s 82-run victory over Nepal at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.

Key Matches and Performances

• India vs. Nepal: India posted 178/3 in 20 overs and restricted Nepal to 96/9, securing their spot in the final four.
• Pakistan vs. UAE: Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated the UAE by 10 wickets in a crucial match. Chasing a target of 104, openers Gull Feroza (62 off 55) and Muneeba Ali (37 off 30) achieved the total in 14.1 overs without losing a wicket.

Historic Achievement

Pakistan’s victory over the UAE marked the first instance of a team winning by 10 wickets in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.

Bowling Highlights

• Pakistan: Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, and Tuba Hassan each took two wickets, while captain Nida Dar claimed one.
• UAE: Top scorers were Theertha Satish (40 off 36) and captain Esha Oza (16 off 26).

With this victory, Pakistan has advanced to the semi-finals, continuing their strong performance in the tournament.