Aliya Riaz faces trolling after poor fielding for Pakistan in Asian Games ...Middle East

Pakistan women’s national cricket team all-rounder Aliya Riaz came under criticism after a costly fielding mistake during the Asian Games 2026 semi-final against the Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team on Sunday, September 20, at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

The all-rounder failed to hold on to a straightforward catch in the deep, giving Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu a big reprieve at a crucial moment in the do-or-die clash. Earlier, Match fixing? Wanindu Hasaranga’s bizarre hit-wicket dismissal in ENG vs SL clash sparks speculation.

The incident happened when Ayesha Zafar bowled a tossed-up delivery outside. Chamari Athapaththu tried to clear long-off but did not get the timing right. The ball went towards Aliya Riaz in the deep, but she spilled a simple chance during the Asian Games 2026 semi-final.

Athapaththu, one of Sri Lanka’s most dangerous batters, was handed a lifeline after Aliya dropped a catch. She immediately raised her bat after completing the run, showing the importance of the reprieve. This dropped catch proved too costly for Pakistani women.

Riaz’s mistake quickly made meme material among fans on social media, with the all-rounder facing trolling over her fielding effort. Following his poor efforts, many even called out Wahab Riaz for picking a player like the all-rounder who can’t do even the basic job during the pressure moments.

Here's how fans mock Aliya Riaz on social media:

Miss Aliya Riaz is playing on Bhabhi Quota ? ? pic.twitter.com/gtDmi0qBDc

You guys think Imam is a Parchi. Uski tu chalo pher b kuch na kuch contributions hain. This ALIYA RIAZ is the biggest parchi ever in cricket history.Can’t bat, can’t bowl and can’t field. Wahab Riaz pata nai q esko team me rakhe hue hai ya pher jaise Wahan bagair merit ke aya…

Catch Dropped by Wahab Riaz Parchi Aliya Riaz but on which Abilities she is playing in Pakistan Team ?? pic.twitter.com/zZHRqOiYc4

Selected Alyia Riaz dropped the very crucial catch of Sri Lankan Captain. - Sri Lanka knocked out Pakistan in Asian Games. #PakistanCricket #AsianGames #AlyiaRiaz pic.twitter.com/ddOjcxMQ2b t.co/oLfFVhhidc

Aaliya riaz only catches flight,rest she doesn't care pic.twitter.com/LN1pwyv6Ot

Aliya before the match start ??? t.co/3uQOP3zvvU pic.twitter.com/czKkMG6T5f

Pakistani Women's Cricketer Before The Match t.co/skBkeCdJ2x pic.twitter.com/welx9bfwoq

Alia Riaz bhi imam ul haq 2.0 Pata nahi kss quota p khel rahi hai pic.twitter.com/ZkGtLTYxH3

Aaliya riaz only catches flight,rest she doesn't care pic.twitter.com/LN1pwyv6Ot

Another video in the market ? She gained the fame she wanted, but sadly more for her looks than her game ? Aliya Riaz – talent vs attention? pic.twitter.com/fT3j4mYYYx

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka produced a stunning performance to beat Pakistan in the Women’s Asian Games 2026 semi-final by eight wickets and book their place in the final. They reached the 178-run target with more than two overs to spare.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was the biggest star of the match. She started carefully and took time to settle, but once she found her rhythm, she launched a brutal attack on Pakistan’s bowlers. Athapaththu smashed 7 fours and 6 sixes for 83 runs off just 50 balls.

Hasini Perera (42) was a brilliant support to Athapaththu as she rotated the strike and kept the required run rate in check. Their 95-run partnership made the chase look almost effortless. Amid this, "Should not have taken the captaincy": Wasim Akram slams Babar Azam after England debacle.

Pakistan’s poor show ends their Gold dreams

Pakistan struggled with both the ball and in the field. Poor bowling and missed fielding chances allowed Sri Lanka to chase the tough target easily in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final.

Sri Lanka are now one step away from Asian Games gold and will look to make up for their recent Asia Cup disappointment against India. Pakistan will now play the third-place match, with a bronze medal at stake.

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