India's wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh showcased her exceptional skills behind the stumps during the Women's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. In a thrilling match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium which India won by six wickets, Ghosh pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Pakistan's dangerous batter, Fatima Sana.
Team India looked in complete control of the match, bowling out Pakistan's batsmen with ease. The team's fielding has also been impressive, with Richa Ghosh leading the way with her energetic and committed performance.
On the final ball of the 14th over, Asha Sobhana bowled a deceptive delivery that drew a slogsweep from Fatima Sana. The ball edged off Sana's bat and seemed destined to go behind the wicket. However, Richa Ghosh, with a quick reaction and outstretched right hand, managed to pluck the ball out of thin air, sending the Pakistan batter packing.
Richa Ghosh pulls off a stunning catch to dismiss Fatima Sana
Pakistan's struggles against India
Pakistan women faced a tough challenge against India in the T20 World Cup match. Despite Fatima Sana's brief cameo of 13 runs, Pakistan's batting lineup struggled to gain momentum. The team lost wickets at regular intervals, eventually being bowled out for a total of 105 runs.
India's bowlers dominated the match, with Arundhati Reddy leading the attack with three wickets. Shreyanka Patil claimed two wickets, while Renuka Singh, Deepti Sharma, and Asha Sobhana each picked up a wicket.
Pakistan ended up posting a modest target of 106 which India chased down with six wickets to spare despite a sloppy start. India suffered a drubbing by New Zealand in their campaign opener. However, this win will boost India's confidence going ahead in the tournament.
IND vs PAK Playing XIs:
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, S Sajana, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh
Muneeba Ali(w), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana(c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal
