SriLanka, Sept. 9 -- Leg spinner Nashra Sandhu was the star as Pakistan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup Cricket tourney with a commanding 72-run win over Hong Kong in their final Group A match in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka, the defending champions will meet Pakistan in their Asia Cup semi final on September 11.

Sandhu picked up 6 for 7 against Hong Kong to become the first Pakistani bowler to take six wickets in a women's T20 international. Her spell pierced through Hong Kong's batting, helping Pakistan to end their group campaign with a vital win after heavy defeat from India in their previous game as Pakistan were bowled out for just 55 their lowest T-20 total.

Pakistan finished second in Group 'A', earni...