Summary Basma Mahroof was the top scorer adding 24 runs to the total of 94.
INCHEON (Dunya News) – Pakistan Women Cricket Team managed to grab the first gold medal for Pakistan after defeating Bangladesh in a thrilling final match at the Asian Games by 4 runs on Friday.
Pakistan scored 97 runs on the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Basma Mahroof was the top scorer with 24 runs. Naina Abdi scored 18, Marina Iqbal 14, Sana Mir and Nida Dar scored 10 runs each.
From the Bangladesh’s side, Romana Ahmad sent 2 players to the pavilion whereas Jahan Ara Alam, Salma Khatoon and Faheema Khatoon knocked out one player each.
Bangladesh had to score 43 runs in 7 overs according to the Duckworth Lewis Method but the Bengali team could only manage to score 38 runs in 7 overs.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka defeated China for five wickets to grab the bronze.
