Harmanpreet Kaur scored a crucial 24-ball 29 as India defeated traditional rivals Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.
During their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup encounter in Dubai on Sunday, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets thanks to a crucial 29-ball opening score from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. India played with discipline, limiting Pakistan to 105 for eight with the ball. However, they batted too cautiously and were unable to reach the mark of 106 in 18.5 overs until Harmanpreet came through to help them win their first match of the year.Harmanpreet, on the other hand, retired injured just when India was on the verge of triumph.
At the top of the order, Shafali Verma scored 32 runs off 35 balls.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bat first, but they got off to a slow start and struggled throughout the game.
Nida Dar led Pakistan’s scoring with 28 off 34 balls.
The Indian bowlers used a tight line and length to restrict the Pakistan hitters while scooping up wickets at regular intervals.
Off-spinners Shreyanka Patil (2/12) and Arundhati Reddy (3/19) combined for five wickets.Pakistan scored 105/8 in 20 overs (Nida Dar 28, Shreyanka Patil 2/12, Arundhati Reddy 3/19).
India: 106/4 in 18.5 overs (Shafali Verma 32, Harmanpreet Kaur retired hurt on 29; Fatima Sana 2/23).
