Wahab Riaz faces criticism after Pakistan women lose to India in Asia Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Pakistan women's head coach and mentor Wahab Riaz drew public criticism after describing his team as the best side in the Women's Asia Cup following a seven-wicket loss to India. During the match at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan was bowled out for 55 runs. India reached the target in 11.4 overs with seven wickets remaining. Despite the outcome, Riaz maintained that his players remain the favorites to win the tournament trophy due to the playing conditions. Fatima Sana led the bowling effort for Pakistan, claiming three wickets in the defeat. The result leaves Pakistan's qualification for the tournament semi-finals dependent on the outcome of their final group stage match against Hong Kong.
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 55 runs against India in Dubai.
- •India won the match by seven wickets in 11.4 overs.
- •Fatima Sana took three wickets for Pakistan during the loss.
- •Riaz cited team skill and favorable conditions as reasons for his assessment.
- •Pakistan requires a win over Hong Kong to qualify for the semi-finals.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'Best team in Asia Cup': Pakistan women head coach Wahab Riaz called out for delusional statement after 7-wicket drubbing vs India women
"Pakistan coach Wahab Riaz was called out for calling his side the "best team in the Asia Cup" after India handed them a crushing seven-wicket defeat in Dubai.
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