India defeated Pakistan in their first match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
Chasing a target of 150, India crossed the finish line with an over to spare.
Jemimah Rodrigues starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 38 deliveries.
Pakistan scored 149/4 after batting first.
Bismah Maroof and Ayesha Naseem were the best batters for Pakistan, while for India, Radha Yadav was the most influential bowler.
Jemimah Rodrigues won the player of the match award for scoring an unbeaten 53 off 38 deliveries.
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India vs Pakistan Live: India Second in Group 2, To Face West Indies Next
With this win, India are occupying the second place in the Group 2 standings, behind England only on the basis of net run rate.
Harmanpreet Kaur's girls will now take on West Indies at the same ground on Wednesday, 15 February. We will bring you live action from the match.
Till then, ciao!
Current standings of Group 2
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India vs Pakistan Live: India Victorious
ALL OVER! INDIA ARE VICTORIOUS!
India have beaten Pakistan by seven wickets to kick-start their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 campaign on a fantastic note.
Harmanpreet Kaur's team will not require the full 20 overs. Just the 19 will do, for in the penultimate over bowled by Fatima Sana, Jemimah Rodrigues struck three boundaries to take India over the line. With this, the 22-year-old also brings up a stunning half-century.
Besides her, Richa Ghosh should also be credited for her incredible cameo. Coming to bat when India were caught between a rock and a hard place, having just lost skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the young wicket-keeper batter from Bengal scored a 20-ball 31.
India vs Pakistan Live: Brilliant Hitting From Richa
ON FIRE!
This over could prove to be the match-winner for India. This player, Richa Ghosh, is certainly a match-winner for India. The youngster strikes three back-to-back boundaries off Aiman Anwer's third over.
India now need just 14 off the last two overs.
India vs Pakistan Live: Momentum Swings in India's Favour
Big over for India, just when they needed it. 13 runs came from Nida Dar's last over, with both Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues hitting a boundary each.
India are 122/3 after 17 overs.