Women’s T20 World Cup: India defeat Pakistan by 6 wickets
India registered a significant victory over Pakistan in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 clash, on Sunday. This much-needed win came after a disappointing start to their campaign with a loss to New Zealand. In a tense encounter, India chased down Pakistan’s target of 106 runs with six wickets in hand, keeping their hopes for the tournament alive.
India’s Comeback After Early Setbacks
India entered this must-win match under pressure after their opening defeat to New Zealand. Their performance in this game was critical for improving their chances of reaching the semifinals. India’s bowlers led by Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil tightened the screws on Pakistan’s batters, restricting them to a modest 105/8 in 20 overs. Pakistan struggled to build solid partnerships and faced difficulty handling India’s attack.
Pakistan’s Batting Struggles
Pakistan’s batting lineup, led by Nida Dar, failed to maintain momentum. While Dar top-scored for her side, Pakistan couldn’t accelerate their innings, managing only 105 runs. Fatima Sana’s leadership and her bowling efforts brought some hope, but the low total left Pakistan’s bowlers with too much to defend.
India’s Controlled Chase
India’s batting lineup showed improved form compared to their previous match. Shafali Verma set the foundation for the chase with her 32 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur played important roles, with Harmanpreet showing her experience before retiring hurt. India chased down the total comfortably in 18.5 overs, despite a couple of quick wickets in the middle.
Player of the Match
Arundhati Reddy was named Player of the Match for her outstanding bowling figures of 3/19 from her four overs, which played a pivotal role in restricting Pakistan to a below-par total.
Looking Ahead
With this win, India not only registered their first points of the tournament but also boosted their net run rate. They now look forward to their next encounter against Sri Lanka, aiming to keep their momentum going and strengthen their chances of making it to the semifinals.
This victory marks the 25th time India has defeated Pakistan in Cricket World Cups across both men’s and women’s formats, further adding to the intense rivalry between the two teams.
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