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Women Asia Cup 2026: Pakistan Women have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 after defeating Hong Kong by 72 runs in their final group-stage match. Pakistan's qualification means India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have now secured their spots in the last four, while the fourth semi-finalist will be decided after the Bangladesh vs UAE clash.
Pakistan Beat Hong Kong by 72 Runs to Seal Women Asia Cup Semi-Final Spot
Pakistan delivered a strong all-round performance against Hong Kong to secure a comfortable 72-run victory. Batting first, Pakistan scored 143 runs, putting a competitive total on the board.
Hong Kong's bowlers managed to keep Pakistan's batters under pressure. Joleen Kaur was the standout performer with the ball, taking four wickets for just 19 runs in her four-over spell. Iqra Sahar also impressed by claiming two wickets.
Despite the pressure from Hong Kong's bowling attack, Pakistan managed to reach 143 runs and set up a challenging run chase.
Nashra Sandhu's Six-Wicket Haul Sends Pakistan Into Asia Cup Semi-Finals
Hong Kong's chase never really got going as Pakistan's bowlers completely dominated the innings.
Nashra Sandhu produced a sensational bowling performance, claiming six wickets for just seven runs in four overs. Her outstanding spell dismantled the Hong Kong batting line-up and helped Pakistan bowl them out for only 71 runs.
With Hong Kong falling 72 runs short of the target, Pakistan secured a convincing victory and officially sealed their place in the semi-finals.
Pakistan Qualify for Women Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Finals With Two Wins
The victory over Hong Kong gave Pakistan two wins from three group-stage matches. As a result, they became the third team to qualify for the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-finals after India and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the second semi-final on September 11.
India have already secured their place in the first semi-final. Their opponent will be decided after the Bangladesh vs UAE match, with the winner advancing to the last four.
Women Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Action
| Match | Date | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| First Semi-Final | September 10 | India vs Bangladesh/UAE |
| Second Semi-Final | September 11 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Final | September 13 | Semi-Final Winners |
India vs Pakistan Final Possible After Pakistan Reach Semi-Finals
Pakistan's qualification has opened the door for a potential India vs Pakistan final at the Women's Asia Cup 2026.
For the highly anticipated final to take place, both teams will first need to win their respective semi-final matches. India will face Bangladesh or the UAE, while Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka.
The two arch-rivals have already faced each other in the group stage. India dominated that contest, bowling Pakistan out for just 55 runs before chasing down the target in only 8.4 overs.
A second meeting in the final on September 13 would therefore be one of the biggest attractions of the tournament.
Can India and Pakistan Meet in the Women Asia Cup 2026 Final?
The possibility of an India-Pakistan final has added another layer of excitement to the tournament.
India have been the dominant force in Women's Asia Cup history, while Pakistan will be looking to make a deeper impact this time around. Both teams now have to overcome strong opponents in the semi-finals before they can think about a potential title clash.
If India defeat Bangladesh or the UAE and Pakistan overcome Sri Lanka, the two rivals will meet again with the Women Asia Cup 2026 trophy at stake.
India Eye Eighth Women Asia Cup Title After Reaching Semi-Finals
India are the most successful team in the history of the Women's Asia Cup, having won the competition seven times.
However, they were denied the title in 2024 when Sri Lanka defeated India by eight wickets in the final. India have otherwise maintained an impressive record, reaching the final in every edition of the Women's Asia Cup.
The Indian team will now aim to go one step further and reclaim the continental title.
Pakistan's Asia Cup History: Two Finals, Two Defeats Against India
Pakistan have reached the Women's Asia Cup final twice, in 2012 and 2016. On both occasions, they faced India in the title clash but were unable to lift the trophy.
With Pakistan now through to the semi-finals of the 2026 edition, they will be hoping to change their fortunes and reach the final once again.
If both Pakistan and India win their respective semi-finals, cricket fans could witness another India vs Pakistan final on September 13.
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