Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Pakistan Women Begin Asian Games After Asia Cup Setback
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team has traveled from the UAE to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games.
They recently played in the Asia Cup but did not reach the final.
India bowled Pakistan out for 55 runs and won the match quickly.
Sri Lanka later beat Pakistan in the semi-final.
Pakistan will now begin its Asian Games campaign against Thailand.
The match is scheduled for September 17.
Fatima Sana is leading the team.
Pakistan hopes to win another medal after previously taking gold in 2010 and 2014.
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team arrived in Japan after reaching the Asia Cup semi-finals in the UAE.
Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket defeat to India after being dismissed for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55.
Sri Lanka eliminated Pakistan in the Asia Cup semi-final by chasing 131 with four wickets remaining.
Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan will face Thailand in their Asian Games quarter-final opener on September 17.
Pakistan won Asian Games gold in 2010 and 2014 but finished fourth in 2022.
- Who
- Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, led by Fatima Sana, will play Thailand.
- What
- Pakistan will begin its 2026 Asian Games women’s cricket campaign in a quarter-final.
- When
- The opener is scheduled for September 17; the semi-finals are set for September 20, with medal matches on September 22.
- Where
- Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi, Japan.
- Why
- Pakistan is seeking to recover from its Asia Cup semi-final defeat and return to the Asian Games podium.
- Asian Games edition
- 2026
- Opening opponent
- Thailand
- Opening match
- September 17, quarter-final
- Venue
- Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi
- Team captain
- Fatima Sana
- Previous Asian Games gold medals
- 2010 and 2014
- 2022 result
- Fourth place