T20WCWC2024- India secured a win over archrivals Pakistan

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Indian players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Aliya Riaz, left, during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP

India restricted Pakistan to 105 for eight in their much-awaited ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan decided to bat first after winning the toss but they failed to get off to a good start and struggled through the innings. Nida Dar top-scored for Pakistan with 28 off 34 balls. The Indian bowlers maintained a tight line and length to stifle the Pakistan batters while picking up wickets at regular intervals. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil (2/12) and Arundhati Reddy (3/19) grabbed five wickets between them.

Fatima won the toss and opted to bat first in the afternoon heat. India made one change to the XI with Pooja Vastrakar out with a niggle and Sajana Sajeevan coming in. Pakistan were also forced into a change

India have to recover quickly after a heavy defeat against New Zealand in their opening fixture while Pakistan pulled off an impressive win against Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka.

India also suffered a heavy dent to their Net Run Rate because of the margin of defeat against New Zealand. With Australia still to come later in this group, India simply cannot afford a slip up in Dubai against Pakistan.

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