Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 15th Match
Match summary
Pakistan Women meet Bangladesh Women at the Rose Bowl. Read our preview with form, likely XIs, pitch and weather notes, expected totals and a pick.
Match details
| Match | Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women, 15th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 1:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Bangladesh Women |
| Toss pick | Pakistan Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Both sides need points in Group A, but they come in on different footings. Bangladesh sit fourth with two points from two matches and a net run rate of -1.790. They opened by beating the Netherlands, with Juairiya Ferdous striking 50 off 33 balls, before being bowled out for 77 and beaten by nine wickets by Australia.
Ferdous leads Bangladesh’s run column with 58, Sharmin Akhter has 42 and opener Dilara Akter 26. Marufa Akter has three wickets, and Ritu Moni has kept her economy near five an over. Captain Nigar Sultana remains the key figure in the middle order.
Pakistan are bottom of the group with a net run rate of -2.263. They lost to India by 64 runs in their opener and then failed to defend 126 against South Africa. Fatima Sana has been the one reliable batter, and Muneeba Ali hit 41 against India before falling cheaply next time. Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar and Aliya Riaz have yet to contribute much, while Tuba Hassan’s 23 against South Africa was one of few other positives.
With the ball, Sana has five wickets. Sadia Iqbal has taken wickets but proved expensive, and Nashra Sandhu has been tidy without breakthroughs. Dropped catches, misfields and poor running have added to the pressure. If those lapses continue, Bangladesh are well placed to take the points.
The Rose Bowl usually offers something for everyone. New-ball bowlers can get seam and swing, especially in humid or overcast weather, which makes the first six overs important. Once the surface settles, batters get true bounce and reward for their shots, but runs still have to be earned. Spinners can become useful in the middle overs if the pitch begins to dry out.
Conditions for the 2:30 pm local start look good: intermittent cloud, temperatures of roughly 23–24°C, light winds and a minimal chance of rain, so a full game is expected.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 135–155 | – |
| Second innings | 130–145 | – |
Bangladesh Women
Pakistan are winless after two defeats with a leaky fielding unit and little batting support for Fatima Sana, which gives Bangladesh a narrow edge.
Toss pick: Pakistan Women
FAQ
Who is favoured in Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women?
Our preview leans towards Bangladesh Women, as Pakistan have lost both games so far and have struggled for batting support and sharp fielding.
Which Pakistan player has stood out?
Captain Fatima Sana, who hit an unbeaten 55 off 38 against South Africa and has taken five wickets, including 3/16 in that game.
What is a par score at the Rose Bowl in this fixture?
Around 145 looks par, and a total above 155 would put real pressure on the chasing team.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Pakistan Women
- Muneeba Ali
- Gull Feroza
- Ayesha Zafar
- Iram Javed
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Fatima Sanac
- Aliya Riaz
- Rameen Shamim
- Tuba Hassan
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
Bangladesh Women
- Dilara Akter
- Juairiya Ferdous
- Nigar Sultanac
- Sobhana Mostary
- Sharmin Akhter
- Shorna Akter
- Ritu Moni
- Nahida Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Sultana Khatun
- Marufa Akter