Pakistan Ends Women’s U19 World Cup Campaign with Convincing Win Over Samoa

Pakistan ended their ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 journey on a high note with a commanding 52-run win over Samoa in the 4th Place Playoff. The game took place on Friday at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval in Johor. Haniah Ahmer stole the show with her impressive bowling figures of 4/17, earning her the Player of the Match award.

Pakistan’s Batters Build a Defendable Total

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Opting to bowl first, Samoa struggled with discipline, conceding 21 extras, including 18 wides. Pakistan’s batters capitalised on the opportunity.

Opener Maham Anees provided a steady start, scoring 28 off 42 balls. Her innings included three boundaries. Middle-order contributions from Manahil (17 off 17 balls) and Fatima Khan (25 off 14 balls) kept the scoreboard ticking. Fatima’s quick-fire innings featured three fours and a six, lifting Pakistan to a competitive 136 for 8 in 20 overs.

Samoa’s standout bowler, Norah Jade Salima, claimed impressive figures of 3 for 20 in her four overs. However, the lack of support from the rest of the bowling attack allowed Pakistan to maintain momentum.

Samoa’s Batters Struggle Against Pakistan’s Bowlers

Chasing 137, Samoa got off to a shaky start. They lost three wickets within the first three overs. Haniah Ahmer, Pakistan’s opening bowler, dismantled Samoa’s top order with her fiery spell. She returned figures of 4 for 17 in her four overs.

Samoa’s opener Verra Farane scored 19 runs. However, regular wickets derailed their chase. Samoa were eventually bowled out for 84 in 18.5 overs.

Leg-spinner Quratulain chipped in with 2 for 13. Further on, Fatima Khan added to her all-round performance with 2 for 19.

Despite early setbacks in the tournament, Pakistan finished on a high note. Their campaign included an abandoned match against the USA, losses to England and Ireland, and this final victory over Samoa.

Brief Scores

Pakistan Women’s U19: 136/8 in 20 overs (Maham Anees 28, Fatima Khan 25; Norah Salima 3/20)

Samoa Women’s U19: 84 all out in 18.5 overs (Verra Farane 19; Haniah Ahmer 4/17, Quratulain 2/13)

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