Cape Town: In the Women’s T20 World Cup, India defeated arch-rival Pakistan by seven wickets. After winning the toss and batting first, Pakistan scored 149 runs for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs. This was Pakistan’s highest score against India in T20Is. Bismah Maroof scored 68 not out in 55 balls and Ayesha Naseem scored 43 not out in 25 balls. In reply, India achieved the target by losing three wickets in the 19th over. India needed 28 runs from the last three overs to win.
- India achieved the target by losing three wickets in the 19th over
- India needed 28 runs from the last three overs to win
- The Indian team will now play the next match against the West Indies on February 15
In the 18th over, Richa changed the first match by hitting three consecutive fours. After this, in the 19th over, Jemima hit three fours and gave Team India the win. Jemima needed one run for his half-century off the last ball of the 19th over. He also completed his half-century by hitting fours and led Team India to victory. This was Jemima’s 10th T20 career half-century. Jemima scored 68 runs off 55 balls and Richa remained unbeaten on 43 runs off 25 balls. Jemima hit seven fours in her innings, while Richa hit two fours and two sixes in her innings. The duo shared an unbeaten 58-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Jemima was also named player of the match.
The Indian team is now scheduled to play the next match against the West Indies on February 15. Team India has reached the top with this win in Group-B. Meanwhile, the Pakistan team will face Ireland on February 15.