India Triumph Over Pakistan
Dubai, October 6, 2024 – India secured a crucial six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The game, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, helped India bounce back after their heavy defeat against New Zealand in their opening game. This win boosts India’s chances of progressing further in the tournament,
India’s disciplined performance in all departments restricted Pakistan to a modest 105/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil were the standout bowlers, picking up three and two wickets respectively, making it difficult for Pakistan to build any momentum, Nida Dar was the top scorer for Pakistan, managing 28 off 34 balls, while no other batter could put up a substantial performance,
In reply, India chased down the target in 18.5 overs, with contributions from Shafali Verma (32 off 35 balls) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (29 off 24 balls). Despite a late scare when Kaur retired hurt and Pakistan picked up two quick wickets, India maintained composure and reached the target with seven balls to spare,
| Event | Details |
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| Date | October 6, 2024 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Pakistan’s Total Score | 105/8 in 20 overs |
| Top Pakistani Batter | Nida Dar – 28 runs off 34 balls |
| Top Indian Bowlers | Arundhati Reddy (3/19) & Shreyanka Patil (2/12) |
| India’s Target | 106 |
| India’s Total Score | 108/4 in 18.5 overs |
| Top Indian Batter | Shafali Verma – 32 runs off 35 balls |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first but struggled to get going. They lost their first wicket in the opening over when Renuka Singh sent back Gull Feroza for a duck. This early blow set the tone for the Indian bowlers, who dominated the powerplay. By the end of the first six overs, Pakistan was 29/2, with key batters Sidra Amin and Omaima Sohail failing to make significant contributions.
Shreyanka Patil’s introduction into the attack brought more problems for Pakistan, as she dismissed Muneeba Ali (17 off 26 balls) through a smart stumping. Arundhati Reddy then tightened the screws, removing Nida Dar, who was the only batter to show some resistance, Despite a late push by Syeda Aroob Shah, who scored 14* off 17 balls, Pakistan’s total of 105 seemed below par against a strong Indian lineup.
India’s chase started cautiously, losing Smriti Mandhana early for just 7 runs. Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues then steadied the innings with a 43-run partnership. Verma showed intent, hitting a couple of boundaries, but fell for 32 trying to up the ante. Rodrigues (23 off 28 balls) was dismissed soon after, leaving the chase slightly in the balance,
Harmanpreet Kaur’s presence at the crease provided stability, but she was forced to retire hurt on 29* after a minor injury. This opened a small window for Pakistan, as they took two quick wickets to create some tension. However, Sajeevan Sajana stepped in and hit the winning boundary with her very first delivery, sealing India’s victory with seven balls to spare,
Despite the win, India’s cautious approach in the chase may raise concerns, especially if net run rate becomes a deciding factor later in the tournament. The middle-order wobble could have been costly against stronger opposition, and India would need to work on finishing games more convincingly. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their batting display and will need to regroup quickly for their upcoming matches against Australia and New Zealand, (icc).
India’s victory puts them back in contention in Group A, but tougher tests await. With matches against Sri Lanka and defending champions Australia coming up, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team must maintain this momentum. Pakistan, who remain on two points after two games, will have to pull off major upsets to stay in the race,
India and Pakistan have now faced each other 16 times in Women’s T20 Internationals, with India winning 13 of these encounters. Historically, India has dominated this rivalry, and Sunday’s match further cements their superiority over the Women in Green
This victory will boost India’s chances in the current World Cup and serve as a confidence booster as they look to go deeper into the tournament,
Who won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on October 6, 2024?
India won the match by 6 wickets, successfully chasing down Pakistan’s target of 106 runs.
Who were the standout performers for India in the match?
Arundhati Reddy took 3 wickets, Shreyanka Patil picked up 2 wickets, and Shafali Verma scored 32 runs, contributing significantly to India’s victory.
What was Pakistan’s total score in the match?
Pakistan scored 105/8 in their 20 overs.
Who was Pakistan’s top scorer in the game?
Nida Dar was Pakistan’s top scorer, with 28 runs off 34 balls.
What is India’s head-to-head record against Pakistan in Women’s T20Is?
India has won 13 out of 16 encounters against Pakistan in Women’s T20 Internationals,
