Sundhu Dominates as Pakistan Defends Total
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 143/8 from their 20 overs. Shawaal Zulfiqar anchored the innings with a fluent 47 off 35 balls, while Ayesha Zafar provided valuable support with a quick-fire 26 off 19 deliveries. Despite the solid start, Hong Kong’s Joyleen Kaur proved difficult to handle, claiming an impressive 4/19 in her four-over spell to restrict Pakistan’s scoring rate and keep her side in the contest.
Hong Kong Collapses Under Pressure
Chasing 144 for victory, Hong Kong struggled from the outset. The Pakistan bowling attack struck early, removing two wickets in the powerplay to put the opposition on the back foot. While Kary Chan attempted to stabilize the innings with a gritty 30 off 47 balls, the pressure exerted by the Pakistan bowlers proved insurmountable.
The turning point of the chase arrived when Yasmin Daswani, who had been looking to build a partnership with Chan, was dismissed caught and bowled by Nashra Sundhu. From that moment, the innings unraveled rapidly. Sundhu was virtually unplayable, finishing with extraordinary figures of 6/7 from her four overs. Supported by the disciplined bowling of Iqra Sahar, Pakistan systematically dismantled the remaining batting order, bowling Hong Kong out for just 71 runs. The comprehensive victory highlights Pakistan's dominance in the field as they continue their campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup.
