Summary Bangladesh scored 111 for seven in their allotted 13 overs, with Towhid Hridoy top-scoring with 42 runs
(Web Desk) - Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final of the cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games to book their place in the final.
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan opted to field first. The match was reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain.
Bangladesh scored 111 for seven in their allotted 13 overs, with Towhid Hridoy top-scoring with 42 runs. For Pakistan, Sufiyan Muqeem claimed three wickets, while Arafat Minhas took two.
Chasing a revised target of 112, Pakistan reached the target for the loss of four wickets in the 12th over.
Abdul Samad played a crucial unbeaten knock of 30 off 15 balls, while Hasan Nawaz scored 27 from 22 deliveries. Saim Ayub contributed 21 runs off 12 balls.
Pakistan's victory secured their place in the Asian Games crick
