DHAKA:  Heavy rains have halted the start of Bangladesh women’s batting in the Asian Games women's final at Yeonhui Cricket Ground, Incheon on Friday.

Earlier, a fine bowling performance by Bangladeshi women bowlers helped restrict Pakistan Women to 97 for six in 20 overs in the match.

Bangladesh bowlers Rumana Ahmed bagged two tickets while Jahanara, Salma, Fahima Khatun took one wicket each and another was ran out.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat.

Bangladesh Women Team

Shahanaz Parvin, Ayasha Rahman, Fargana Hoque, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun*, Rumana Ahmed, Shaila Sharmin, Jahanara Alam, Panna Ghosh, Fahima Khatun, Nuzhat Tasnia†, Shohaly Akther, Sharmin Akhter, Sanjida Islam, Khadija Tul Kubra

Pakistan Women Team
Marina Iqbal, Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof, Nain Abidi, Qanita Jalil, Nida Dar, Asmavia Iqbal, Sidra Nawaz†, Sadia Yousuf, Sana Mir*, Sumaiya Siddiqi, Aliya Riaz, Sania Khan, Kainat Imtiaz, Anam Amin

** Pak set 98-run target for Bangladesh
** Bangladesh picks up 5 Pak wickets
** Pakistan facing Bangladesh bowlers

BDST: 1400 HRS, SEP 26, 2014