Pakistan Women and Bangladesh Women will meet in Match 15 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday, June 20. Both Asian teams are searching for an important victory as the race for the semifinal places becomes more intense.
Pakistan Women have suffered defeats in their opening two games against India and South Africa. Despite showing improvement with the ball in the previous match, Fatima Sana’s side is still looking for its first points of the tournament. Another loss could leave their campaign in serious trouble.
Bangladesh Women began their World Cup journey with a victory over the Netherlands before suffering a heavy defeat against Australia. Nigar Sultana and her team will hope to bounce back quickly and strengthen their position in Group A with a win over their familiar rivals.
Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women, Match 15 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | June 20, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
PAK-W vs BAN-W Team Form
Pakistan Women have struggled recently and have lost four of their last five matches. Bangladesh Women have won three of their previous five matches and appear slightly better placed coming into this contest.
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | L, L, L, L, W |
| Bangladesh Women | L, W, W, W, L |
PAK-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan have enjoyed the upper hand in this rivalry over the years, although Bangladesh have managed some memorable wins recently.
| Matches | Pakistan Women Won | Bangladesh Women Won |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 16 | 4 |
Weather Report
Conditions in Southampton are expected to remain mostly cloudy. There is a slight chance of rain, but a full game is expected.
| Conditions | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 18°C |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Rain Chances | 25% |
Rose Bowl Pitch Report
The surface at The Rose Bowl generally provides assistance to both seamers and spinners. Fast bowlers can extract movement with the new ball, while spinners are expected to enjoy some grip in the middle overs. Chasing teams have enjoyed better success at this venue during the tournament, making the toss an important factor.
| Venue Stats | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Batting First Wins | 47% |
| Bowling First Wins | 53% |
| Average First Innings Score | 170 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Total | 248/6 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 163/3 |
Predicted Playing XI
| Pakistan Women | Bangladesh Women |
|---|---|
| Gull Feroza | Dilara Akter |
| Muneeba Ali (WK) | Juairiya Ferdous |
| Ayesha Zafar | Nigar Sultana (WK/C) |
| Saira Jabeen | Sobhana Mostary |
| Aliya Riaz | Sharmin Akhter |
| Natalia Pervaiz | Shorna Akter |
| Fatima Sana (C) | Ritu Moni |
| Rameen Shamim | Nahida Akter |
| Nashra Sandhu | Rabeya Khan |
| Tasmia Rubab | Sultana Khatun |
| Sadia Iqbal | Marufa Akter |
Players to Watch
Juairiya Ferdous
The Bangladesh opener impressed with a half-century earlier in the tournament. Her aggressive starts at the top can provide Bangladesh with much-needed momentum.
Fatima Sana
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been outstanding with the ball. She has picked up five wickets in two matches and remains Pakistan’s biggest match-winner.
Probable Best Batter
Juairiya Ferdous
Juairiya has shown excellent form in the tournament and her ability to score quickly in the powerplay could play a key role for Bangladesh.
Probable Best Bowler
Fatima Sana
The Pakistan skipper has been consistent with the ball and her all-round ability makes her the biggest threat in this clash.
Match Prediction
Both teams have struggled for consistency, but Bangladesh appear slightly stronger in the batting department. Pakistan have relied heavily on their bowling unit, especially captain Fatima Sana, while Bangladesh have more depth with experienced players like Nigar Sultana, Sharmin Akhter and Ritu Moni.
The pitch at Southampton should help bowlers, and chasing could be the preferred option. If Bangladesh’s top order delivers, they may have the edge, but Pakistan’s bowling attack makes this a closely fought encounter.
Winning Probability
| Team | Chance to Win |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | 45% |
| Bangladesh Women | 55% |
Predicted Score
| Scenario | Runs |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Women batting first | 135-145 |
| Bangladesh Women batting first | 140-150 |
Fantasy Cricket Top Picks
- Captain: Fatima Sana
- Vice-Captain: Nigar Sultana
- Best Batter: Juairiya Ferdous
- Best Bowler: Fatima Sana
- Differential Pick: Marufa Akter
Final Verdict
Both teams desperately need points, making this one of the most important matches of Group A. Pakistan’s bowling attack gives them hope, but Bangladesh’s batting lineup looks more balanced. If the Tigers manage to handle Pakistan’s new-ball threat, they should have enough quality to register their second win of the tournament.
Prediction: Bangladesh Women to beat Pakistan Women.
