In a much-anticipated face-off at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, India Women emerged victorious over their arch-rivals Pakistan Women in a high-stakes Group A encounter. The match, played in Dubai, saw India put in a dominant all-round performance to secure a crucial win in their campaign.
Batting first, Pakistan Women got off to a steady start but struggled to accelerate against a well-disciplined Indian bowling attack. Nida Dar played a crucial innings for Pakistan, scoring a resilient 28 off 34 balls to anchor her team’s innings. However, consistent pressure from Indian bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy’s remarkable spell of 4-0-19-3, restricted Pakistan to a modest total of 105 for 8 in their 20 overs.
India Beats Pakistan by 6 Wickets in T20 World Cup 2024
Chasing 106, India Women’s opening batter Shafali Verma’s attacking approach kept the scoreboard ticking as she smashed her way to a blistering 32 off 35 balls, including 3 boundaries. Later, Harmanpreet’s composed 29 provided the perfect foil, to dominate the Pakistan bowlers.
Despite a few loss of wickets in the middle order, India Women comfortably reached the target with six wickets in hand and 1.5 overs to spare. The well-paced chase highlighted the Indian team’s batting depth and resilience under pressure. Arundhati Reddy was awarded with the Player of the Match award for her brilliant spell.
This win propels India Women to the top of the Group A standings, significantly boosting their chances of securing a place in the semi-finals. With this commanding performance, India has once again stamped its authority as a formidable contender in the tournament, leaving Pakistan Women needing to regroup for their upcoming matches.
