{
  "id": 9111241,
  "title": "Pakistan Women Win Bronze Medal at 2026 Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/pakistan-women-win-bronze-medal-at-2026-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:32:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/22/pakistan-women-win-bronze-medal-at-2026-asian-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan women's cricket team clinched the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after a thrilling victory against Bangladesh in the third-place playoff at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Tuesday. Batting first, Pakistan amassed 145-8 in their 20 overs. Captain Fatima Sana was the top scorer with an unbeaten 45 off just 30 balls, showcasing her skills by hitting three fours and three sixes. Opener Gull Feroza contributed 31 runs off 23 balls, displaying her talent with six boundaries. Aliya Riaz added a significant 25 runs off 22 balls, including two sixes and a boundary, while Shawaal Zulfiqar chipped in with 17 runs. On the bowling front, Ritu Moni and Shorna Akter each claimed two wickets for Bangladesh, alongside Nahida Akter who took one wicket. In reply, Bangladesh managed to score 114-7 in their 20 overs. Shamim Akhter remained unbeaten on 46 off 45 balls, displaying poise with four boundaries, while captain Nigar Sultana contributed 25 runs off 30 deliveries. Dilara Akter added 12 runs off eight balls. Umm-e-Hani was the stand-out bowler for Pakistan, claiming 3-10 in just four overs. Tasmia Rubab, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, and Ayesha Zafar also managed to take one wicket each. This 31-run win saw Pakistan claim the bronze medal, highlighting their strong bowling that restricted Bangladesh significantly below the target.",
  "summary": "Pakistan women’s cricket team secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in … Read More The post Pakistan Women Win Bronze Medal at 2026 Asian Games appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan women's cricket team wins bronze at 2026 Asian Games.",
    "Fatima Sana scores unbeaten 45 off 30 balls in Pakistan's total.",
    "Umm-e-Hani takes 3-10 in 4 overs for Pakistan's bowling."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}