Women's T20 World Cup 2026: PAK W vs BAN W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

Bangladesh Women produced a superb all-round performance to register a 23-run victory over Pakistan Women in Match No. 15 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on June 20.

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh Women posted 123/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Shorna Akter anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 runs, while Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was the standout bowler for her side, claiming two wickets.

In reply, Pakistan Women struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 100/8 in 20 overs. Muneeba Ali was the top scorer with 25 runs, but Bangladesh's bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the chase. Shanjida Akter Meghla and Nahida Akter starred with the ball, picking up three wickets each to help Bangladesh secure a convincing win.

Shorna Akter emerged as the top batting performer of the match with a crucial unbeaten knock that helped Bangladesh Women post a competitive total. She scored 29 runs off just 22 deliveries, striking at an impressive rate of 177.27. Her innings was laced with five boundaries and provided the late impetus Bangladesh needed after a cautious start.

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Nahida Akter was the standout bowler of the match, delivering a match-winning spell to guide Bangladesh Women to a memorable victory over Pakistan Women. The left-arm spinner finished with impressive figures of 3/18 from her four overs, maintaining excellent control and applying constant pressure on the Pakistani batting lineup. She claimed the crucial wickets of Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, and Fatima Sana, removing key batters at important stages of the chase.

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Shorna Akter was named Player of the Match for her valuable contribution with the bat in Bangladesh Women's 23-run victory over Pakistan Women. Coming in during a challenging phase of the innings, Shorna provided the much-needed acceleration with a quickfire unbeaten 29 off 22 balls.

Pakistan Women will face Australia Women on June 23 in Leeds. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Women will take on India Women on June 25 in Manchester.