New Delhi: Indian Women’s A team defeated Pakistan Women’s A team by 8 wickets in the Group A match of Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars Tournament held at Bangkok Stadium on Sunday. Team India performed excellently in both bowling and batting. First Pakistan team was bundled out for 93 runs in 18.5 overs and then India achieved the target by losing only 2 wickets in 10.1 overs.
Pakistan’s batting performance
After winning the toss and batting first, Pakistan scored 93 runs in 18.5 overs. Wickets fell quickly in Pakistani batting. Only Shawal Zulfikar, Gul Rukh and Anusha Nasir could reach double figures. Shawal Zulfikar scored 23 runs in 29 balls with the help of three fours, while Gul Rukh scored 21 runs in 28 balls with the help of one six and one four. Anusha Nasir scored 17 runs at a strike rate of 100, which included two fours. Captain Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat and Saima Thakor took two wickets each for India. Jintimani Kalita and Minnu Mani took one wicket each.
Initial difficulties in run chase
India A team made a poor start in the run chase against Pakistan A. Humaira Kazi’s wicket fell on the first ball of the innings, which was caught by Neha Sharma. After this, Vrinda Dinesh and Anushka Sharma made a partnership of 79 runs for the second wicket and took the team closer to victory. Anushka scored 24 runs in 26 balls, which included four fours, before being dismissed by Momina Riyasat. Meanwhile, opener Vrinda Dinesh scored unbeaten 55 runs in just 29 balls, which included 12 fours. Tejal Hasbanis also scored 12 not out.
Indian A’s playing XI for the match
Indian A’s playing XI: Humaira Kazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Tejal Hasbanis, Anushka Sharma, Radha Yadav (captain), Mamta Madiwala (wicketkeeper), Tanuja Kanwar, Prema Rawat, Minnu Mani, Saima Thakor, and Jintimani Kalita.
Pakistan A’s playing XI for the match
Pakistan A’s playing XI: Yusra Aamir (wk), Shawal Zulfikar, Huraina Sajjad, Hafsa Khalid (captain), Omaima Sohail, Gul Rukh, Iman Naseer, Waheeda Akhtar, Anusha Nasir, Momina Riyasat, and Neha Sharma.
team in group
Group A includes India A along with Pakistan A, Nepal and United Arab Emirates. Group B consists of Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh A and Sri Lanka A. The top two teams from each group will make it to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held on 20 February, while the final will be held on 22 February.
Full list of teams for Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars
Indian A team: Humaira Kazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Tejal Hasbanis, Anushka Sharma, Radha Yadav (captain), Minnu Mani, Mamta Madiwala (wicketkeeper), Tanuja Kanwar, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Nandini Kashyap, Sonia Mendhia, Jintimani Kalita, Nandini Sharma, and Dia Yadav.
Pakistan A team: Yusra Aamir (wk), Shawal Zulfikar, Huraina Sajjad, Hafsa Khalid (captain), Gul Rukh, Noreen Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhtar, Iman Naseer, Omaima Sohail, Anusha Nasir, Momina Riyasat, Syeda Masooma Zahra, Umm-e-Hani, Lubna Behram, Komal Khan and Neha Sharma.
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