The Indian women’s cricket team has started the Asia Cup on a high note by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets in a thrilling match. The Indian bowlers played a crucial role in the team’s victory, restricting Pakistan to a modest total of 108 runs in 19.2 overs.
Pakistan’s Batting Struggles
Pakistan’s captain won the toss and decided to bat first, but the team’s batting struggled to get going. Amin scored 25 runs, Tuba Hasan scored 22 runs, and Fatima Sana scored 22 runs, but no other batsman could make a significant contribution. The Indian bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma, who took three wickets, troubled the Pakistani batsmen throughout the innings.
Indian Bowlers Shine
The Indian bowlers, including Renuka, Pooja, and Shreyanka, who took two wickets each, restricted Pakistan to a low total. Deepti Sharma was also awarded the Player of the Match for her excellent bowling performance.
India Chases Down the Target
Chasing 109 runs against Pakistan, the Indian team made a great start, with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma adding 85 runs for the first wicket. India had almost won the match by then, but Smriti Mandhana was out after scoring 45 runs and Shafali Verma was out after scoring 40 runs. However, the team still managed to score 109 runs in 14.1 overs, losing only three wickets, and won the match comfortably.
Key Highlights
- India won the match by 7 wickets
- Pakistan was restricted to 108 runs in 19.2 overs
- Indian bowlers took 7 wickets, with Deepti Sharma taking three
- Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma added 85 runs for the first wicket
- India scored 109 runs in 14.1 overs, losing only three wickets
