Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, No run.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, No run.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, Flatter and quicker arm ball, on off. Juairiya Ferdous hangs back and knocks it to the bowler.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, Flighted full, on off. Juairiya Ferdous heaves it on the bounce toward the wide long-on region for two more.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, Looped up full, on off. Juairiya Ferdous crouches low and slogs it toward the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, Flatter arm ball, drifting onto the pad. Juairiya Ferdous looks to nudge through the on-side but misses. Appeal from the bowler is turned down.

Fatima Sana to Nigar Sultana, Fuller than a good length, nips away around off. Nigar Sultana lets it go. A double wicket maiden from the Pakistan Women's skipper.

Fatima Sana to Sharmin Akhter, OUT! LBW! Fatima Sana gets two wickets in her opening over! Good length delivery, angling in, and attacks the stumps. Sharmin Akhter looks to work it through the leg side but plays all around it. The ball keeps low and pins her in front. Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Sharmin Akhter goes for a duck. Bangladesh Women are two down.

Fatima Sana to Sharmin Akhter, Fuller than a length again, around off. Sharmin Akhter is beaten on the drive.

Fatima Sana to Sharmin Akhter, Full-length delivery swinging down the leg. Sharmin Akhter looks to flick but she misses. 

Fatima Sana to Dilara Akter, OUT! CAUGHT! Fatima Sana strikes early! Fuller than a length, on off. Dilara Akter tries to drag the heave over the leg side but miscues it toward the widish mid-on region. Nashra Sundhu settles under it and takes a safe catch over her head. Bangladesh Women are rocked early.

Fatima Sana to Dilara Akter, Fuller than a good length, nips back into the middle and leg stump line. Dilara Akter looks to heave across the line but misses onto the pad. Half an appeal from the bowler is turned down.

Sadia Iqbal to Juairiya Ferdous, Tosses it full, at the stumps. Juairiya Ferdous defends it down the pitch. Tidy over from Sadia Iqbal.

Sadia Iqbal to Dilara Akter, Flatter arm ball, sliding down the leg. Dilara Akter helps it past short fine leg for a single.

Sadia Iqbal to Dilara Akter, Flighted full, at the stumps. Pushed back to the bowler.

Sadia Iqbal to Dilara Akter, FOUR! Put away! Fraction short, just outside off. Dilara Akter goes back and cuts it late through the gap at backward point for a cracking boundary.

Sadia Iqbal to Dilara Akter, Flatter on off. Dilara Akter defends into the off-side.

Sadia Iqbal to Dilara Akter, Sadia Iqbal starts with a dot ball. Tosses it full, drifting into the middle. Dilara Akter defends forward.

While Pakistan have traditionally dominated Bangladesh in women's T20 internationals, recent history suggests Saturday's clash could be much closer. Pakistan hold the overall advantage, but Bangladesh have won three of the last four meetings between the sides and also emerged victorious in the Global Qualifiers earlier this year.

The two teams have met only once before in a Women's T20 World Cup, back in 2016, when Pakistan cruised to a nine-wicket victory. Much has changed since then, with Bangladesh growing into a far more competitive side.

Both teams head into the contest under pressure after defeats in their previous matches. Pakistan remain winless and are fighting to keep their campaign alive, while Bangladesh are eager to bounce back from their humbling defeat to Australia.

With semifinal hopes hanging in the balance and very little margin for error, the stage is set for a high-intensity battle in Southampton. A victory could revive a campaign, while defeat may leave the losing side facing an uphill task to reach the knockout stage.

Bangladesh began their campaign on a positive note with a six-wicket win over the Netherlands, but were brought crashing back to earth by Australia, who dismissed them for just 77 before wrapping up the chase with ease.

Despite the heavy defeat, captain Nigar Sultana believes the team remains upbeat and has handled the hectic tournament schedule well.

"It’s a very hectic schedule, definitely, because we are not getting much time to adapt. But we had a very good session yesterday, so that looks good," she said.

The skipper also revealed how the players have tried to maintain a positive atmosphere.

"During the journey by bus, I think we were having so much of fun, and we are trying to talk as much as positive. And, you know, we were singing in the bus, and we were talking about cricket, definitely."

Bangladesh's bowling attack has impressed in patches, but the batters will need to step up after the collapse against Australia. A victory over Pakistan would put them back on track in the race for the semifinals.

Pakistan Women find themselves under immense pressure heading into their clash against Bangladesh. Having suffered defeats to India and South Africa, Fatima Sana's side cannot afford another setback if they hope to stay alive in the race for the semifinals.

Pakistan showed glimpses of promise against South Africa and pushed the Proteas close, but poor fielding and a below-par total ultimately proved costly. Captain Fatima Sana has been their standout performer, contributing with both bat and ball. There has also been increasing debate about promoting the skipper higher up the order after her fighting half-century from No. 8 in the previous match.

Pakistan have not won more than one game in a Women's T20 World Cup since 2016 and have not tasted victory on English soil in the format since 2013. The players know what is at stake and will be desperate to put together a complete performance. Support from the batting and bowling units will be key if they are to keep their campaign alive and avoid an early exit from the tournament.

The weather in Southampton is ideal for cricket, with temperatures in the mid-20s and sunshine peeking through the clouds. The square boundaries are relatively short, measuring 62 and 63 metres, while the straight boundary stretches to 71 metres.

The pitch is expected to assist the pacers early on with some swing before the spinners come into play later in the innings. Pakistan's spin attack could prove crucial in such conditions.

"The pitch is a batting track and we would like to restrict them to under 150. We need to be more disciplined in the field. Hopefully, I will bat a bit higher," Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said.

The venue has already produced some high-scoring games during the tournament and chasing sides have enjoyed success. However, Bangladesh have chosen to set a target, adding another layer of intrigue to this important clash. Both teams will be hoping the conditions work in their favour as they seek a much-needed victory.

Bangladesh Women won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan Women in a must-win Group 1 encounter at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in Southampton. Captain Nigar Sultana said the decision was influenced by the conditions and the scoring pattern at the venue, with the side aiming to put up a strong total.

"We wanted to bat first because seeing the first game in this venue, I think we will get a lot of runs on the board. So I think we are looking to go for that," she said.

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana admitted she would have preferred to chase but stressed that the team wanted to restrict Bangladesh to under 150. Pakistan have made two changes, while Bangladesh have brought in Shanjida. With both teams coming off defeats and the race for the semifinals heating up, the stakes could not be higher. Pakistan are yet to open their account after two matches, while Bangladesh are looking to recover from a heavy defeat to Australia. A loss for either side could seriously dent their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.