Pakistan Women Team [Source: AFP]Pakistan Women will return to the Asian Games semi-final stage when they face Sri Lanka Women on September 20, with a place in the gold-medal match at stake. Pakistan have already secured a victory in their quarter final match of the 2026 campaign against Thailand to move to teh semi-final, but their wider Asian Games record remains mixed before heading into the important knockout fixture.Pakistan Women's record in Asian Games semi-finals Pakistan Women have faced Sri Lanka Women in the only time they played Asian Games semi finals , and the only meeting came in the 2023 Hangzhou event. The contest ended in Sri Lanka's favour, leaving Pakistan with a 0-1 record against them in the competition. Pakistan will now get another opportunity to level that record when the two sides meet again in the 2026 semi-final.The 2023 encounter proved to be a difficult outing for Pakistan's batting unit. They were restricted to 75/9 from 20 overs, with Shawaal Zulfiqar's 16 being the highest individual score. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept Pakistan under pressure throughout the innings, with Udeshika Prabodhani claiming three wickets.Also Read- Pakistan's Star Player Ruled Out Of Asian Games 2026Sri Lanka then negotiated the modest target without too much trouble, reaching 77/4 in 16.3 overs to win by six wickets. Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with 23, while Nilakshika Silva remained unbeaten on 18. With Pakistan returning to the same semi-final stage three years later, the 2026 meeting gives them a chance to produce a different result.Pakistan Women's overall record in Asian GamesPakistan Women have played three matches in the Asian Games across the 2023 and 2026 editions, with their campaign record currently reading one win and two defeats. Their only victory came in the 2026 quarter-final against Thailand, where they chased down 92 with three wickets in hand.Their two defeats came during the 2023 Hangzhou edition. Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in the preliminary stage before Sri Lanka defeated them in the semi-final. Across their three Asian Games matches, Pakistan have scored 533 runs in total, with their highest team score being 92 against Thailand in 2026.The numbers also reveal a stark difference between their two campaigns. Pakistan's batting produced only 64 and 75 in their two matches in China in 2023, scoring at 3.20 and 3.75 runs per over respectively. In contrast, their 2026 quarter-final against Thailand saw them score at 8.62 runs per over while successfully chasing the target.With a 1-2 overall record and a fresh win already secured in Japan, Pakistan now have another chance to improve their Asian Games record when they meet Sri Lanka in the semi-final.How have Pakistan Women fared against Sri Lanka Women in T20Is?Pakistan Women have a perfectly even overall record against Sri Lanka Women in T20Is, winning 12 of their 25 meetings and losing 12, with one match ending without a result. The numbers become more interesting when the venue is considered. At neutral venues, the contest has again been closely fought, with Pakistan recording six wins, eight defeats and one no-result from 15 matches.Pakistan have also performed better when chasing in this head-to-head rivalry. They have won seven of the 10 matches in which they fielded first, compared to five wins from 15 games while batting first. The recent decade has remained equally balanced, with Pakistan winning six and losing six against Sri Lanka since 2022. However, their record in T20I semi-finals makes for a tougher reading, as they have lost all four such matches, including their 2023 Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.Also Read- Cameron Green Back? Australia Predicted Playing XI vs Zimbabwe- 3rd ODI, 2026
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