Fatima Sana and Umm-e-Hani secure bronze for Pakistan in Asian Games
At 67 for 5 in the 12th over, Pakistan were under the cosh against Bqngladesh in their bronze-medal playoff at the Asian Games women’s competition. That’s when Fatima Sana walked out, slammed 45 in 30 balls, and gave Pakistan 145, which was 31 too many for Bangladesh, especially after Umm-e-Hani picked up three top- and […]
India's Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team is set to defend their Asian Games gold medal against Sri Lanka in the final. The teams last met in the Asia Cup final held in Dubai, where India emerged victorious after a previous loss to Sri Lanka two years ago. After winning four silver medals and two bronze in recent tournaments, India aims to complete their best-ever Asiad haul with another gold.
The match, scheduled for today, features a formidable lineup of openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, who have been consistent performers in September. With just 12 days separating their recent encounter, both teams are eager to claim the gold.
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