In a crucial India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup match, brilliant innings of Jemimah Rodrigues (53 not out off 38 balls) and Richa Ghosh (31 not out off 20 balls) stitched 58 runs for the unconquered fourth wicket as India chased down a challenging target of 150 with six
Jemimah Rodrigues (53) and Richa Ghosh (31) helped India registered a crucial 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match
Jemimah Rodrigues led India’s fight in the run chase by smashing a fine unbeaten fifty
Riding on brilliant performances by Bismah Maroof (68 not out off 55) and Ayesha Naseem (43 not out off 25), Pakistan posted a competitive total of 149-4 in stipulated 20 overs
Ayesha Naseem’s entry added impetus to Pakistan’s innings as she raced off the blocks with some big shots.
Radha Yadav was the pick of bowlers for India as she claimed two wickets
Yastika Bhatia and Shafali Verma put on 38 for the opening wicket before Yastika was dismissed by Sadia Iqbal in the final over of the Powerplay.
Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt, but Pakistan struck in the 10th over when Sidra Amin pulled off a stunning catch close to the ropes to send back Verma.
While Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah fought back for a bit, Nashra Sandhu sent back Kaur in the 14th over to give Pakistan a massive boost.
Jemimah Rodrigues led India’s fight in the run chase by smashing a fine unbeaten fifty (53 not out off 38) and along with Richa Ghosh (31 not out off 20), took India over the victory line in 19 overs with seven wickets in hand.
