The Indian women's cricket team bounced back from their opening defeat against New Zealand with a convincing 6-wicket victory over Pakistan in their second match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on October 6. Chasing a target of 106 runs, India overhauled the total in 18.5 overs.
India beat Pakistan for 1st win in Women's T20 World Cup 2024
This victory has kept India's hopes of qualifying for the semifinals of the tournament alive. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will now look to build on this momentum and secure further wins to secure their place in the knockout stages. India's campaign had started on a disappointing note with a 58-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match. However, the win over Pakistan has given the team a much-needed boost of confidence.
The women in blue made a strong statement in their opening match of the T20 World Cup, defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's decision to bat first proved costly as her team struggled to build a solid partnership.
India's bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy's impressive spell of 3/19, bundled out Pakistan for a total of 105 runs. Nida Dar was the only notable contributor for Pakistan, scoring 28 runs from 34 deliveries.
India's top-order batter Smriti Mandhana was dismissed early, but the rest of the batting lineup stepped up to chase down the target with relative ease. The victory has set the stage for an exciting tournament for India, as they look to continue their winning momentum.
Despite an early setback, the Indian women's cricket team displayed a cautious approach to chase down the target against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues laid a solid foundation, taking India to 50 runs in the first 10 overs.
Shafali Verma's steady knock
Shafali Verma played a crucial role in India's innings, scoring 32 runs from 35 deliveries before being dismissed in the 12th over.
Pakistan's Fatima Sana briefly threatened India's victory, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh in quick succession. However, Harmanpreet Kaur's steady knock of 29* ensured India's progress towards the target.
Harmanpreet Kaur was forced to retire hurt due to neck pain with just two runs needed for victory. Her replacement, S Sajana, finished the job with a four on the penultimate delivery of the 19th over, sealing India's win. India's victory over Pakistan showcased their resilience and ability to overcome challenges, setting them up for a strong campaign in the T20 World Cup.
