BANGKOK: Bangladesh A defeated Pakistan A by 54 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground on Friday to book their place in the final.

Chasing a modest target of 111, Pakistan A were bowled out for just 56, never appearing settled in the run chase. The batting line-up struggled throughout the innings, losing wickets at regular intervals, with eight players failing to reach double figures.

Opener Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 14 off 17 balls, including a six. Captain Hafsa Khalid contributed 12 runs, while Yusra Amir added 11. The rest of the batting order failed to offer resistance against a disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack.

Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated proceedings, led by Sanjida Akter Meghla, who produced an outstanding spell of 3 for 6 in 3.4 overs. Fahima Khatun claimed two wickets, while Fariha Trisna, Fatema Jahan and Farjana Easmin took one wicket each to dismantle Pakistan’s batting line-up.

Earlier, batting first, Bangladesh A posted 110-8 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Fahima Khatun anchored the innings with an unbeaten 40 off 32 balls, striking five boundaries and guiding her side to a competitive total.

Opener Ishma Tanjim scored 12 from 23 deliveries, while Shamima Sultana added 13 at a run-a-ball pace. Sarmin Sultana chipped in with 15, but apart from Fahima, no other batter made a significant contribution.

Lata Mondal (5), Farjana Easmin (6) and Shorifa Khatun (0) fell cheaply, while Sadia Akter (8) and Fatema Jahan (2) were also dismissed as Bangladesh relied heavily on their captain to set a modest target.

For Pakistan, Hafsa Khalid was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 25 in four overs. She was supported by Omaima Sohail, Anosha Nasir, Momina Riasat and Waheeda Akhtar, who claimed one wicket each.