After suffering a six-wicket defeat to India, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana acknowledged that her team’s batting performance fell short in their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match. Despite contributing a quick 13 runs off just 8 balls, Sana noted that Pakistan was approximately 10-15 runs short of a competitive total. “We weren’t up to the mark with batting. Hopefully, in the next match, we can do better,” she said, expressing her enjoyment of playing against India and her overall experience in the tournament.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana attributed the loss to India to their inability to build partnerships and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first but struggled to find momentum throughout their innings. Nida Dar was the standout performer for Pakistan, scoring 28 runs off 34 balls, while Muneeba Ali contributed 17 runs from 26 balls. Ultimately, Pakistan managed to post a total of 105 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted overs.
The Indian bowlers put forth an impressive effort, with Arundhati Reddy leading the attack. She claimed three wickets for just 19 runs in her four overs, maintaining an economy rate of 4.80. All the Indian bowlers managed to take wickets, but there were concerns about their fielding, as several catches were dropped during the match.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana attributed the loss to India to their inability to build partnerships and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
In response to Pakistan’s total, India started their innings cautiously. Shafali Verma provided stability at the top of the order, scoring 32 runs off 35 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with a crucial 29 runs off 24 balls. The Indian batting line-up adopted a measured approach, gradually reaching their target of 106 runs with seven balls to spare.
Harmanpreet’s innings, however, was cut short due to a neck injury she sustained while batting, which forced her to leave the field in the final overs. S Sajana stepped in for her and hit the winning runs, sealing the victory for India. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana attributed the loss to India to their inability to build partnerships and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
With this win, India secured their first points in the tournament, while Pakistan will need to regroup and address their batting deficiencies ahead of their upcoming matches. As the tournament progresses, both teams will look to refine their strategies and improve their performances.
