Pakistan to Face Thailand in Asian Games Women’s Quarterfinal Today
UrduPoint reports that Pakistan will compete against Thailand in the women's quarterfinal of the 2026 Asian Games today, September 17, at 10 AM Pakistan time. This match follows their recent victory over Thailand in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup held in Dubai.
Pakistan's cricket team, two-time Asian Games winners, arrived directly from the UAE after participating in the ACC tournament. Fatima Sana, the captain of the Pakistani women's cricket team, expressed excitement about competing in the Asian Games and their aim to win a medal.
The eight-team tournament includes Bangladesh, China, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, Malaysia, and Pakistan. The semi-finals will be played on September 20, while the Gold and Bronze Medal matches are scheduled for September 22.
Pakistan has previously won gold medals in the Asian Games in 2010 in Guangzhou and 2014 in Incheon.
Pakistan Women's Squad:
- Fatima Sana (captain)
- Aliya Riaz
- Ayesha Zafar
- Eman Naseer
- Eyman Fatima
- Gull Feroza
- Humna Bilal
- Momina Riasat
- Nashra Sundhu
- Saira Jabeen
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Tasmia Rubab
- Tuba Hassan
- Umm-e-Hani
Support Staff:
- Wahab Riaz (coach/mentor)
- Ayesha Ashar (team manager)
- Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach)
- Umaid Asif (fast bowling coach)
- Abdul Majeed (fielding coach)
- Imran Farhat (batting coach)
- Waleed Ahmed (performance analyst)
- Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist)