India's women's cricket team revived their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a composed six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday afternoon at the Dubai International Stadium.
Under scorching desert heat, Harmanpreet Kaur's side delivered a clinical all-round performance to rebound from an opening 58-run loss to New Zealand and secure their first two points in Group A.
Disciplined Bowling Attack Restricts Pakistan to Below-Par Total
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan struggled to break free against a suffocating Indian bowling unit led by seamer Arundhati Reddy, who captured a career-best 3 for 19 from four incisive overs.
Spinners Shreyanka Patil (2/12) and Deepti Sharma provided relentless support, choking Pakistan's scoring rate and restricting them to a modest 105 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs despite Nida Dar's fighting 28.
“We were very disciplined with our bowling lines and lengths today. Getting important wickets in the middle overs helped us control the match and secure vital points.” — Arundhati Reddy, Player of the Match
Composed Batting Display Seals Crucial Two Points in Group A
In reply, India paced their run chase methodically, with opener Shafali Verma scoring 32 off 35 deliveries before captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the innings with a steady 29 before retiring hurt with neck pain.
Sajeevan Sajana struck the winning boundary off the penultimate ball of the 19th over, leaving India with two crucial points ahead of their upcoming high-stakes group encounter against Sri Lanka.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was named Player of the Match in India vs Pakistan?
Indian pace bowler Arundhati Reddy earned the Player of the Match award for her career-best bowling figures of 3 for 19.
What is India's position in Group A after defeating Pakistan?
The six-wicket win lifted India to two points from two matches, keeping their semifinal qualification hopes alive.
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