Sylhet (Bangladesh): Pakistan women defeated traditional foes India by 14 runs in the T20 Women’s Asia Cup 2022 at Sylhet Bangladesh on Friday and kept their hopes alive to reach in the semifinals stage of the regional cricket showpiece.
Pakistani skipper Misbah Mahroof decided to bat first after winning an important toss. Pakistan managed 137 for 6 runs on the board with the brilliant knock of 56 runs by Nida Dar, as she lasted just 37 balls and hit four boundaries and one six. Captain Marhroof played a responsible innings of 32 (35 balls) was much supportive for the team, as Pakistan had thrown their earlier wickets at a low total. Muneeba contributed 17 runs. Deepti Sharma (3 for 37), Pooja Vastrakar (2 for 23) and Renuka Singh (1 for 24) were the wicket taker bowlers of India.
Nashra Sandhu (3 for 30), Sadia Iqbal (2 for 24) and Nida Dar (2 for 23) restricted Indian batter at 123 runs, as they were 14 runs behind the target of 138 runs in 20 overs. Aiman Anwer (1 for 14) and Tuba Hassan (1 for 32) were other bowlers, who were in the list of wicket taker bowlers. Richa Ghosh 26, Dayalan Hemalatha 20 and Smriti Mandhana 17 were main contributors in the team’s total.
Summarized Scorecard (Pakistan vs India)
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Toss: Pakistan Women, elected to bat first
Pakistan won the match by 14 runs
Pakistan Women Batting (137 for 6 in 20 overs)
Nida Dar not out 56 (37 balls, 4X5, 6X1), Bismah Mahroof 32 (35 balls, 4X2), Muneeba Ali 17 (17 balls, 4X1)
India Bowling:
Renuka Singh (1 for 24), Deepti Sharma (3 for 37). Pooja Vastrakar (2 for 23)
India Women Batting (Target 138 runs in 20 overs)
Richa Ghosh 26 runs (13 balls, 4X1, 6X3), Dayalan Hemalatha 20 (22 balls, 4X3), Sabbhineni Meghana 15 (14 balls, 4X1, 6X1), Smriti Mandhana 17 (19 balls, 4X2)
Pakistan Bowling:
Sadia Iqbal (2 for 24), Nida Dar (2 for 23), Nashra Sandhu (3 for 30), Aiman Anwer (1 for 14),
Tuba Hassan (1 for 32)
