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Women's Asia Cup: Aliya Riaz, Bowlers Help Pakistan Beat UAE by 71 Runs

The win also sees Pakistan be on par with India at eight points from four matches, but are placed second on the points table due to net run rate

Sentinel Digital Desk

SYLHET: All-rounder Aliya Riaz smacked an unbeaten half-century to seal Pakistan's 71-run win over UAE in Women's Asia Cup at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) on Sunday.

The win also sees Pakistan be on par with India at eight points from four matches, but are placed second on the points table due to net run rate.

Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in their last league match on October 11. Both semi-finals will be played on October 13, while the final will be played on October 15.

Brief Scores: Pakistan 145/5 in 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 57 not out, Muneeba Ali 43; Esha Oza 3-22) beat UAE 74/5 in 20 overs (Khushi Sharma 20 not out, Aiman Anwer 1/10, Nashra Sundhu 1/15) by 71 runs. IANS

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