India vs Pakistan: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights (October 6)

October 07, 2024

The long-awaited India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, to be played on October 6, was thrilling throughout. It was a 6-wicket triumph for India against their arch-nemesis with good bowling and match-winning hitting by their batsmen. Let's go through some of the highlights of this thriller.

Match Summary

Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
Result: India won by 6 wickets
Pakistan: 105/8 in 20 overs
India: 108/4 (18.5 overs)

Pakistan's Struggle with Batting

On a bat first, Pakistan did not get off a good start. Indian bowlers really kept the run rate with a tight grip and wickets started coming in quite at regular intervals. Here are the key takeaways:

Early Wickets and the Pressure

Renuka Singh started off by sending back Gull Feroza in the very first over, and from there, the momentum just didn't change for India.
Peeved by the middle order's inability to crunch down with intent, Pakistani hopes continued to be dented when Deepti Sharma dismissed Sidra Amin just before the end of power play, leaving Pakistan at 29/2 after six overs.

Middle Over Collapse

Muneeba Ali was given a second life with a dropped chance but could not capitalise on that one. Eventually, she was stumped by Richa Ghosh off Shreyanka Patil and Pakistan began to look a little out of it.
Despite a gallant effort by Nida Dar, who scored 28 off 34, wickets kept falling as Arundhati Reddy emerged as the star bowler for India, with 3 wickets for 19 runs.

Pakistan Total

Pakistan took their total to 105 for eight in the allotted 20 overs owing to the late partnership between Nida Dar and Syeda Aroob Shah.
India's Cautious Chase
Chasing, the Indians started cautiously but maintained the pressure on the Pakistanis all through.

Opening Wicket

India lost Smriti Mandhana early, but Shafali Verma (32 off 35) and Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the show by taking India to 50/1 at the half-way mark.

Middle-order Hiccup

Pakistan again came back into the game when Fatima Sana dismissed Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh with consecutive balls. That brought a jolt in the Indian camp. However, India stuttered to 80/4

Harmanpreet Calm Finish

Although the match witnessed quick wickets, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma ensured there were no further hiccups. Kaur played a captain's knock of 29 (30 balls)* and, despite walking off retired hurt, guided India close to victory before Sanjeevani finished the match with a boundary.

Key Performers

India

Arundhati Reddy: 3 wickets for 19 runs
Shafali Verma: 32 off 35 balls
Harmanpreet Kaur: 29* off 30 balls

Pakistan

Nida Dar: 28 off 34 balls
Fatima Sana: 2 wickets for 23 runs

Match Stats

Pakistan: 105/8 in 20 overs (Nida Dar 28, Arundhati Reddy 3/19)
India: 108/4 in 18.5 overs (Shafali Verma 32, Fatima Sana 2/23)

FAQs

1. How did the India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup match go on October 6?
Ans:- India won the match by 6 wickets, chasing the target of 105 set by Pakistan with 7 balls to spare.
2. Who were the notable players of India?
Ans:- Arundhati Reddy was the pick of the Indian bowlers as she claimed 3 wickets for 19 runs.
Shafali Verma took an important 32 off 35 balls for her side and Harmanpreet Kaur supplied much needed anchorage to the chase with 29 not out.
3. What seemed to go wrong for Pakistan in their innings?
Ans:- Pakistan could not make that partnership as they lost wickets at crucial moments. The middle-over collapse and failure to accelerate properly meant that Pakistan only achieved a below-par total of 105 runs.
4. How did India achieve the run chase with quick wickets falling?
Ans:- India remained serene, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma supported the team after Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues' dismissal. The team made sure they did not add unwanted pressure over themselves after Harmanpreet's steady leadership.

Conclusion

The excellent bowling attack and batting skills that could take pressure like nothing else ensured India finally won their match against Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Pivotal loss in the first match, this victory restored their chances to go further in the world cup for India, and though, this win may provide solace, Pakistan has its task cut out: regroup and work towards successful partnerships that make a difference in upcoming matches.
India is going to play the match against Sri Lanka on 9 October 2024 in which it will hope to carry on its winning spreet. If you want get your online cricket id visit CricketIdBuzz.