Pakistan beats Hong Kong China by 72 runs

Pakistan secured a decisive 72-run victory over Hong Kong China in their Womens Asia Cup 2026 Group A match on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Dubai International Stadium. The win significantly bolsters Pakistan's chances of advancing to the tournament's semifinals. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of 143 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar led the charge with an impressive 47 runs off 35 balls, including six boundaries. Ayesha Zafar contributed 26 runs from 19 deliveries, while captain Fatima Sana added 24 runs from 24 balls, featuring two sixes. Tuba Hassan also provided late impetus with a couple of boundaries. In response, Hong Kong China's batting lineup struggled against Pakistan's bowling attack, being bowled out for 71 runs. Skipper Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill were dismissed early, and despite efforts from Yasmin Daswani and Kary Chan, the team could not recover. The standout performance for Pakistan came from bowler Nashra Sandhu, who claimed six wickets for just six runs in her four overs. Her exceptional spell earned her the Player of the Match award.