In a thrilling clash at the Women’s Asia Cup, the Indian women’s cricket team delivered a dominant performance against Pakistan, securing a commanding victory by chasing down a modest target of 109 runs with ease.
Pakistan’s captain, Nida Dar, won the toss and chose to bat first, but the decision did not work in her favor. The team struggled right from the start, losing their first wicket at just 9 runs when Gull Feroza was dismissed. The innings quickly fell apart as wickets tumbled at regular intervals, and Pakistan was all out for 108 runs with four balls to spare. The team failed to complete their full quota of 20 overs.
Indian bowlers made light work of Pakistan’s batting lineup. Deepti Sharma was particularly effective, conceding just 20 runs while taking 3 crucial wickets. Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, and Shreyanka Patil also played pivotal roles, each claiming 2 wickets to dismantle the opposition.
Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana’s powerful opening partnership
In response, India’s chase got off to a solid start. Opening batsmen Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put up an impressive partnership, with Verma scoring 40 runs and Mandhana contributing 45 runs before being dismissed. The first wicket for India fell at 85 runs with Mandhana’s departure, and despite losing Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues ensured a smooth finish.
Pakistan’s Syeda Aroob Shah took 2 wickets, while Nashra Sandhu claimed one, but it was not enough to stop India’s march to victory. The Indian team reached the target with relative ease, showcasing their dominance throughout the match.
This victory underscores India’s strong form in the Women’s Asia Cup and adds another impressive win to their tournament campaign.