The highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan delivered the drama and excitement fans expected. Both teams fought hard, but India emerged victorious, continuing their dominance in this storied cricket rivalry.
Match Summary:
India: 165/5 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 132/9 (20 overs)
Result: India won by 33 runs
Scorecards:
India Innings
- Shafali Verma: 67 off 42 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes)
- Smriti Mandhana: 34 off 28 balls
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 21 off 15 balls
- Extras: 11
Top Bowler (Pakistan): Nida Dar – 2/28 in 4 overs
Pakistan Innings
- Nida Dar: 38 off 29 balls
- Aliya Riaz: 25 off 22 balls
- Muneeba Ali: 18 off 16 balls
- Extras: 14
Top Bowler (India): Poonam Yadav – 3/22 in 4 overs
Match Review
India, batting first, got off to a strong start thanks to a brilliant knock by Shafali Verma. Her explosive innings set the foundation, with Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur contributing useful runs to post a challenging total of 165/5.
Pakistan’s response was mixed. Nida Dar played a valiant knock, but India’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Poonam Yadav and Renuka Singh, kept Pakistan under pressure. Pakistan struggled to form meaningful partnerships and were restricted to 132/9 in their 20 overs.
Key Moments:
- Shafali Verma’s power-hitting: Her 67-run innings was the game-changer, setting India up for a strong total.
- Poonam Yadav’s spin magic: Her 3 wickets turned the tide in India’s favor.
- Pakistan’s middle-order collapse: Despite Nida Dar’s efforts, Pakistan lost crucial wickets in the middle overs, preventing them from chasing the target.
Player of the Match:
Shafali Verma for her 67 off 42 balls, which set the tone for India’s dominant win.
Conclusion
India’s win against Pakistan keeps them in a strong position in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan will need to regroup and improve their batting to stay competitive in the tournament. The India-Pakistan rivalry once again proved to be a spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting their next encounter.