In the 2nd Match of Group A of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024, India Women triumphed over Pakistan Women by 7 wickets in an exciting contest held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first, but their innings faltered early. Despite a resilient knock from Sidra Ameen, who scored 25 runs off 35 balls with 3 boundaries, Pakistan were bowled out for a modest total of 108 runs in 19.2 overs. Tuba Hassan and Sana Fatima chipped in with 22 runs each, adding some respectability to the total.
Deepti Sharma shines with the ball
India’s bowlers put on an impressive show, with Deepti Sharma leading the charge. Deepti took 3 wickets for 20 runs in her 4 overs, ably supported by Renuka Thakur and Shreyanka Patil, who both picked up 2 wickets each. Renuka was particularly economical, conceding just 14 runs in her 4 overs, while Patil’s 3.2 overs cost only 14 runs as well. Pooja Vastrakar also contributed with 2 wickets, despite being a bit expensive, conceding 31 runs in her 4 overs.
An easy chase for the Women in Blue
Chasing a target of 109, India Women got off to a flying start with their openers, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, laying a solid foundation. Shafali played an aggressive innings, scoring 40 runs off 29 balls with 6 fours and a six. Mandhana was equally impressive, crafting a well-paced 45 runs off 31 balls, hitting 9 boundaries. Their partnership set the tone for the chase, making it difficult for Pakistan’s bowlers to contain the flow of runs.
Despite a couple of quick wickets towards the end, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur for 5 runs and Jemimah Rodrigues for 3, India comfortably reached the target in 14.1 overs. Syeda Aroob Shah was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, taking 2 wickets for just 9 runs in her 3 overs, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
India’s dominant performance, both with the ball and the bat, showcased their superiority and strategic execution. With this win, they have made a strong statement in the tournament, underlining their quest for the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 title.
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Here is how netizens reacted:
For her fine bowling display, Deepti Sharma bagged the Player of the Match award as #TeamIndia sealed a dominating win over Pakistan 👏 👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/30wNRZNiBJ#WomensAsiaCup2024 | #ACC | #INDvPAK | @Deepti_Sharma06 pic.twitter.com/7lvnSJNlFt
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 19, 2024
Deepti Sharma…. Fire hai 🔥
An All rounder bowling performance by #TeamIndiaW against Pakistan
You can’t keep Deepti Sharma out of wickets 🚩#INDvPAK #DeeptiSharma pic.twitter.com/X9Sdzilzso
— Lokesh Yadav (@yadav_loks9) July 19, 2024
Loved watching Deepti Sharma and @mandhana_smriti play today! So much joy and intent
— Paulami Sen (@Paulami309) July 19, 2024
#INDvsPAK encounters are always thrilling, and our team’s authoritative performance makes it even better! Brilliant bowling by Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh & others for restricting #Pakistan to a low score, and the batters chased it down with ease. #WomensAsiaCup2024 @BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/Ani0BGCYPF
— Dhanraj Nathwani (@DhanrajNathwani) July 19, 2024
2024 Women’s Asia Cup:
INDW bundled out PAKW for just 108 runs!
Deepti Sharma picked 3 Wickets (3/20)#AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/AoK65zU6qR
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) July 19, 2024
India against Pakistan in the last 1 month:
– India beat Pakistan in the T20I World Cup.
– India beat Pakistan in the WCL Final.
– India beat Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024.
Proper dominance by India over Pakistan. 🇮🇳🤯🔥🔥#INDvPAK #INDWvPAKW #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2024 pic.twitter.com/4W83KAIjuX
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) July 19, 2024
Deepti Sharma 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#AsiaCup2024 #INDvPAK 🏏 https://t.co/2Z1SordziH
— Susmita Ghosh (@itsSG_SG) July 19, 2024
Women’s Asia Cup 2024
India (w) vs Pakistan (w)
Player of the match –
Deepti Sharma 4.0 3/20 , Eco -5.0
— A T Life (@ATLife0) July 19, 2024
India Thrashes Pakistan by 7 Wickets!!!..
🔹 Deepti Sharma: 3 wickets for 20 runs
🔹 Shafali and Smriti set up the chase
📷:- bharat army #SmritiMandhana #DeeptiSharma #INDvsPAK #Cricket #TeamIndia #INDvsPAK #Womensasiacup2024 pic.twitter.com/YOiHTxoA3A
— Shivam. (@Shivamvp14) July 19, 2024
Easy ride for favourites India who crush Pakistan by 7 wickets in their first game of the women’s Asia Cup
108 on the board from Pakistan was never going to be enough & the women in blue chase it down in 14.1 overs
3/20 for Deepti Sharma, 45(31) for Smriti & 40(29) for Shafali
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27) July 19, 2024
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