INDW vs PAKW Highlights: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match 7, Group A
In the seventh match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, India Women (INDW) faced Pakistan Women (PAKW) in Dubai. This highly anticipated encounter was especially significant given the historical rivalry between the two teams.
India started this tournament poorly, having lost their opening match against New Zealand by a significant margin of 58 runs, which placed them under pressure to perform against their arch-rival Pakistan, who began their campaign with a win over Sri Lanka.
INDW vs PAKW Highlights Match Overview:
- Date: October 6, 2024
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Match Start Time: 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT
INDW vs PAKW Highlights and Match Summary:
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. This strategic decision included putting their batting order to the test against India’s bowling attack, which had struggled in previous matches. They set a target of 106 runs, finishing at 105 for 8 in their 20 overs. The key contribution for Pakistan came from Nida Dar, who scored 28 runs off 34 balls.
Bowling Performance: India excelled in bowling, with Arundhati Reddy taking 3 wickets for 19 runs and Shreyanka Patil claiming 2 wickets, effectively restricting Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
India’s Response:
In the chase for a 106-run target, India scored 108 for 4 with seven balls to spare. The match concluded with Sajeevan Sajana hitting the winning boundary.
Key Performances:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (captain) scored 29 runs before leaving the field due to a neck injury, raising concerns about her fitness for future matches.
- Shafali Verma also contributed with 32 runs off 35 balls.
Watch INDW vs PAKW Highlights:
India Women secured their first victory of the tournament, defeating Pakistan Women by six wickets.
This win not only boosted India’s morale but also helped them recover from their earlier defeat, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament as they look forward to facing Sri Lanka and Australia in the coming matches.
