Pakistan down Chinese Taipei in Junior Asia Cup
Lareeb Abid and Sharqa Sarwar scored as Pakistan held off a late equalizer to secure its second win in three matches.
- On Monday, Pakistan Women secured a semi-final spot in the Women's Asia Cup, defeating Hong Kong Women by 72 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Electing to bat first, Pakistan posted 143/8, anchored by Shawaal Zulfiqar's fluent 47 off 35 balls, while Joyleen Kaur took 4-19 for Hong Kong.
- Left-Arm spinner Nashra Sandhu delivered a record-breaking spell of 6-7, the best figures by a Pakistani bowler in women's T20I cricket, bundling Hong Kong out for 71.
- Separately, Pakistan's junior hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Women's Junior Asia Cup on Monday, with Lareeb Abid and Sharqa Sarwar scoring one goal apiece.
- Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the semi-finals on September 11, having finished second in Group A behind India.
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Pakistan secured a semi-final place after a comprehensive victory in their final group match. They will face Sri Lanka in the second semi-final on September eleventh. Nashra's exceptional bowling figures of six wickets for seven runs proved decisive. She registered the best bowling performance by a Pakistan woman in T20 internationals. This win confirmed Pakistan's progression in the eight-team tournament.
India's place in the Women's Asia Cup final seems almost certain. Pakistan, however, will need to defeat Hong Kong and then a formidable Sri Lanka to secure a place in the final.
Nashra Sandhu’s record six-fer powers Pakistan into Asia Cup semifinals
LAHORE - Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu produced a record-breaking six-wicket haul as Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong by 72 runs to book their place in the semifinals of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Pakistan overcome India loss to book Women's Asia Cup semis spot with Hong Kong win
Nashra Sandhu ripped through Hong Kong, China with a six-wicket spell as Pakistan won by 72 runs. The response to the India defeat sent Pakistan into the semi-finals, where Sri Lanka await.
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