IND vs PAK Women’s T20 World Cup Highlights: Jemimah, Richa guide India to 7-wicket win over Pakistan

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• 12 Feb 2023, 09:47 PM

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  This brings us to the conclusion of India's impressive start to the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, with the Women in Blue securing a commanding victory over Pakistan, further extending their head-to-head record against their long-time rivals to 5-2. This result is sure to give the Indian team a huge boost of confidence as they look to make a deep run in the tournament.

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• 12 Feb 2023, 09:46 PM

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  What a run chase! 
  
  The second-highest successful run-chase in Women's #T20WorldCup history #INDvPAK | #TurnItUp pic.twitter.com/tjI5BrI0Po

  — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:37 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: India wins!

  Jemimah Rodrigues capped off an incredible performance with consecutive boundaries off Fatima Sana, helping Team India achieve the second-highest run-chase in the history of the T20 World Cup and kick-starting their campaign in spectacular fashion!

  India W 151/3 (19)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 53(38)

  Richa Ghosh 31(20)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:36 PM

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  Aiman Anwar's consecutive poor deliveries, firing full and wide, gave Richa Ghosh the opportunity to flex her muscles and collect a boundary on both occasions! Ghosh then executed an inside-out lofted drive to complete a hat-trick of boundaries! With only 15 runs needed at nearly a run-a-ball, the game is quickly coming to a close!

  India W 136/3 (18)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 40(34)

  Richa Ghosh 29(18)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:34 PM

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  Richa Ghosh continues to keep India's hopes alive as she smashes another boundary off Nida Dar's delivery. Ghosh drops to one knee and unleashes a powerful shot to the off-side, stealing four runs and bringing India closer to victory.

  India W 122/3 (17)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 39(33)

  Richa Ghosh 16(13)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:29 PM

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  The match is turning out to be a heart-stopping thriller as India needs 41 runs off 24 balls to clinch the victory.

  India W 109/3 (16)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 33(30)

  Richa Ghosh 9(10)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:26 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: 100 up for India!

  Rodriguez shuffled to her right and expertly paddled the ball over short fine leg to collect her fourth boundary and bring up the century for the Women in Blue, eliciting a raucous cheer from the crowd.

  India W 103/3 (15)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 33(30)

  Richa Ghosh 3(4)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:22 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Wicket

  Another crucial wicket for left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu, who has been the star bowler among both teams today! Harmanpreet Kaur's demise was caused by a thick leading edge that resulted in an easy catch for her counterpart at short third man.

  India W 95/3 (14)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 27(26)

  Richa Ghosh 1(2)

  Last Wicket Harmanpreet Kaur 16(12)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 09:06 PM

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  Skipper Harmanpreet decided to up the ante after the halfway mark, smashing two boundaries off seamer Fatima Sana. 

  India W 85/2 (12)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 19(18)

  Harmanpreet Kaur 15(10)

  Last Wicket Shafali Verma 33(25)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:58 PM

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  Nashra Sandhu delivered a superb second over, getting rid of the dangerous Shafali Verma with Sidra Amin's sense of balance taking some credit for the dismissal. Sandhu nearly stumped Jemimah Rodrigues three deliveries later, but the No. 3 batter managed to get her back foot inside the popping crease just in time.

  India W 67/2 (10)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 15(14)

  Harmanpreet Kaur 1(2)

  Last Wicket Shafali Verma 33(25)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:53 PM

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  Massive wicket for the Pakistanis as the well-set Shafali Verma departs for 33, thanks to a superb grab by Sidra Amin right in front of the rope at the straight boundary! Verma had danced down the track, looking to collect the first maximum of the innings, but unfortunately, she didn't get enough power on the shot.

  India W 65/2 (9.3)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 14(12)

  Harmanpreet Kaur 1(1)

  Last Wicket Shafali Verma 33(25)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:51 PM

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  Jemimah Rodrigues provided strong support to Shafali Verma with a well-timed boundary off Aiman Anwer's delivery. She expertly placed the shot towards third man, stealing four runs in the process.

  India W 56/1 (8)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 8(8)

  Shafali Verma 30(21)

  Last Wicket Yastika Bhatia 17(20)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:43 PM

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  Nida Dar had to deliver a seventh ball after her sixth pitch strayed outside off-stump. Jemimah Rodrigues made the most of the opportunity, smashing it for a boundary with aplomb.

  India W 49/1 (7)

  Jemimah Rodrigues 3(3)

  Shafali Verma 28(19)

  Last Wicket Yastika Bhatia 17(20)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:39 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Wicket!

  Bhatia departs after a confident beginning, sending a straight drive to Fatima Sana at extra cover, attempting an inside-out lofted shot.

  India W 43/1 (6)

  Jemimah Rodrigues

  Shafali Verma 24(15)

  Last Wicket Yastika Bhatia 17(20)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:36 PM

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  Shafali Verma unleashes her power and shatters another barrier with her strike against Nida Dar's delivery. She precisely places the ball between long-on and deep mid-wicket, stealing four runs and propelling India forward in their pursuit.

  India W 33/0 (5)

  Yastika Bhatia 17(19)

  Shafali Verma 15(11)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:31 PM

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  After surviving a LBW appeal, Shafali Verma struck a boundary off Sadia Iqbal's delivery. Verma was fortunate as the ball grazed the edge and evaded the slip fielder, sailing across the boundary line.

  India W 27/0 (4)

  Yastika Bhatia 16(15)

  Shafali Verma 10(9)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:26 PM

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  Bismah has temporarily removed Fatima Sana and brought in Aiman Anwar, leaving us to ponder what could have prompted this decision, especially considering that Fatima Sana has been taking wickets consistently.

  India W 21/0 (3)

  Yastika Bhatia 15(13)

  Shafali Verma 5(5)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:23 PM

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  India got off to a confident start with Yastika pulling Sana towards deep midwicket for a boundary off the second delivery of the run chase, adding eight runs to the total in the first over. Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof then brought in a spinner from the other end, with left-arm spinner Sadiq Iqbal making a tidy start.

  India W 11/0 (2)

  Yastika Bhatia 8(9)

  Shafali Verma 2(3)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:09 PM

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  Bhatia got off to a confident start in the challenging run chase, pulling a short-of-length delivery from Sana towards the midwicket fence to open her team's account with a bang!

  India W 8/0 (1)

  Yastika Bhatia 6(5)

  Shafali Verma 1(1)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 08:04 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: IND need 150 to win!

  Deepti ends the over with a dot ball, but not before giving away 13 runs.

  Pakistan W 149/4 (20)

  Bismah Maroof 68(55)

  Ayesha Naseem 43(25)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:59 PM

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  Yadav squandered a golden opportunity at long off after Naseem's mis-hit, further compounding India's misery.

  Pakistan W 136/4 (19)

  Bismah Maroof 62(52)

  Ayesha Naseem 36(22)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:55 PM

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  Bismah Maroof reached her half-century in spectacular fashion, smashing a magnificent boundary off Pooja Vastrakar's delivery. It took her just 45 balls to reach the 50-run mark, marking her twelfth half-century in the T20 format. 

  Pakistan W 126/4 (18)

  Bismah Maroof 54(48)

  Ayesha Naseem 34(20)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:49 PM

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  After Renuka Singh conceded 18 runs in her over, Rajeshwari Gayakwad stifled the opposition by leaking only 7 runs off the previous over, effectively controlling the run flow.

  Pakistan W 116/4 (17)

  Bismah Maroof 46(44)

  Ayesha Naseem 33(18)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:46 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: 18 runs of the over!

  After smashing a six, Ayesha went on to hit a brilliant boundary off Renuka Singh's delivery. She lofted the ball perfectly between the long-on and long-off fielders, stealing four runs and propelling Pakistan over the 100-run mark. 

  Pakistan W 109/4 (16)

  Bismah Maroof 44(41)

  Ayesha Naseem 29(16)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:43 PM

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  Eight runs come off the over as Yadav tantalizes the Pakistani batsmen with a few full tosses. Pakistan is running hard, but they are struggling to find the boundary as often as they would like.

  Pakistan W 91/4 (15)

  Bismah Maroof 41(39)

  Ayesha Naseem 16(11)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:41 PM

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  .@Radhay_21  @13richaghosh
  
  The duo joins forces yet again as #TeamIndia scalp the 4⃣th Pakistan wicket 
  
  Follow the match  https://t.co/OyRDtC9SWK #T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/OhpEOZLTWn

  — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:34 PM

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  The Pakistanis are charging along at nearly six runs an over at the moment, with Ayesha Naseem getting off to a flying start after arriving at the crease. With skipper Bismah, who is on 39, still at the crease, the team will be hoping to set a challenging score of around 140.

  Paistan W 83/4 (14)

  Bismah Maroof 39(37)

  Ayesha Naseem 10(7)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:32 PM

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  Radha Yadav strikes again, sending Sidra Ameen back to the pavilion! Ameen attempted a reverse paddle, but her execution was off and she ended up gloving it to the keeper for an easy catch.

  Paistan W 74/4 (13)

  Bismah Maroof 37(35)

  Ayesha Naseem 4(3)

  Last Wicket Sidra Ameen 11(18)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:31 PM

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  A welcome boundary for the Pakistanis, their first in nearly six overs, with skipper Bismah Maroof confidently sweeping the ball behind square towards the fine leg fence to move to 35. 

  Paistan W 68/3 (12)

  Bismah Maroof 35(33)

  Sidra Ameen 11(17)

  Last Wicket Nida Dar 0(2)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:22 PM

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  Pakistan is looking to capitalize on the opportunities to score two runs, but India has strategically positioned their fielders to prevent that. Bismah scoops forward to create a gap for herself as she defiantly runs two anyway.

  Paistan W 61/3 (11)

  Bismah Maroof 30(30)

  Sidra Ameen 9(14)

  Last Wicket Nida Dar 0(2)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:21 PM

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  The fans are loving it so far#INDvPAK | #T20WorldCup | #TurnItUp pic.twitter.com/2XzFUVs9mA

  — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:16 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Drinks break!

  Pakistan crossed the 50-mark at the halfway stage, motoring along at a little over five runs per over with skipper Bismah fairly well set on 28 at the moment. She will hope to stay till the very end and guide Pakistan to a competitive score in the range of 130-140.

  Paistan W 58/3 (10)

  Bismah Maroof 28(28)

  Sidra Ameen 8(10)

  Last Wicket Nida Dar 0(2)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:15 PM

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  Caught behind! @Vastrakarp25 joins the wicket-taking party 
  
  Pakistan  down as Nida Dar departs.
  
  Follow the match  https://t.co/OyRDtC9SWK #TeamIndia | #T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/1ptxdIeu2x

  — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:12 PM

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  Ebony Rainford-Brent, in her commentary, explains how Deepti's downfall today has been her tendency to overpitch the ball. Bismah's use of the sweep shot has been able to neutralize Deepti's attempts to take a wicket, making her bowling expensive today.

  Paistan W 50/3 (9)

  Bismah Maroof 26(26)

  Sidra Ameen 3(6)

  Last Wicket Nida Dar 0(2)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:08 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Wicket!

  The bouncer from Vastrakar and Dar was sent down the leg side, but the wicketkeeper was unable to hold on. India decided to take a review, and UltraEdge revealed a slight spike when the ball passed the bat, and a more pronounced one when it was close to the right glove. The decision was overturned, and India were rewarded with the wicket.

  Paistan W 46/3 (8)

  Bismah Maroof 24(24)

  Sidra Ameen 1(2)

  Last Wicket Nida Dar 0(2)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:05 PM

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  nd success with the ball for #TeamIndia! @Radhay_21 strikes in her first over as @13richaghosh completes a fine stumping. 
  Follow the match  https://t.co/OyRDtC9SWK #T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/HDvePD282U

  — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 07:01 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Wicket!

  Radha Yadav provides India with another breakthrough with the wicket of Muneeba Ali. Muneeba was unable to read the delivery, and the ball landed in the safe hands of Richa Ghosh behind the stumps, who executed a flawless stumping.

  Paistan W 42/2 (7)

  Bismah Maroof 22(21)

  Nida Dar 0(1)

  Last Wicket Muneeba Ali 12(14)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:55 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: End of Powerplay!

  After a brief wait, Muneeba Ali arrived smashed a magnificent boundary off Deepti Sharma's delivery. She powerfully slog-swept the ball towards the outside, and it flew off the mid-wicket boundary after just one bounce for four runs.

  Paistan W 39/1 (6)

  Bismah Maroof 21(20)

  Muneeba Ali 10(10)

  Last Wicket Javeria Khan 8(6)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:54 PM

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  Bismah slams another boundary off Rajeshwari Gayakwad's delivery, expertly sweeping it over square leg for four runs. Pakistan now looks to recover from the sudden loss of Javeria Wadood's wicket.

  Paistan W 31/1 (5)

  Bismah Maroof 18(17)

  Muneeba Ali 5(7)

  Last Wicket Javeria Khan 8(6)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:50 PM

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  Skipper Bismah Maroof joins the party and smashes two back-to-back boundaries off Deepti Sharma's delivery. The first one comes after she hammers a shot over the bowler's head for a four, while the second one is a sweeping shot behind square leg that sails over the boundary line.

  Paistan W 24/1 (4)

  Bismah Maroof 12(12)

  Muneeba Ali 4(6)

  Last Wicket Javeria Khan 8(6)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:42 PM

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  The ball is not coming as expected, causing difficulty for the Pakistani batters. Renuka is alternating between full and length deliveries, attempting to lure the new batter with a slight angle towards the off-stump.

  Paistan W 14/1 (3)

  Bismah Maroof 3(7)

  Muneeba Ali 3(5)

  Last Wicket Javeria Khan 8(6)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:37 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Wicket!

  Deepti delivered a tantalizing delivery down the leg side, and Javeria thought she could capitalize on the opportunity with a pull shot behind square. Unfortunately, she only managed to top-edge it straight to the short fine fielder, resulting in a soft dismissal.

  Paistan W 11/1 (2)

  Bismah Maroof 1(2)

  Muneeba Ali 1(3)

  Last Wicket Javeria Khan 8(6)

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:30 PM

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  Renuka Singh got India off to a strong start in the first over, bowling to perfect lengths and only conceding three runs.

  Paistan W 3/0 (1)

  Javeria Khan 2(3)

  Muneeba Ali 1(3)

  Renuka Singh 1-0-3-0

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:28 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Here we go!

  The Indian team disperses from their huddle as the Pakistani openers stride out to the crease. All set to begin - Javeria Khan and Muneeba Ali will take the lead for Pakistan, while Renuka Singh stands poised at the top of her mark.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:15 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: National anthems!

  The two teams marched onto the field, their faces illuminated with pride as they prepared to honor their respective nations.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 06:10 PM

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  All set for a cracking game at the Newlands #INDvPAK | #T20WorldCup | #TurnItUp pic.twitter.com/dr0PdTywdk

  — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 12, 2023

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 05:45 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat

  India Women (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh

  Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali(w), Bismah Maroof(c), Nida Dar, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Aiman Anwer, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 05:34 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Stats

  Mithali Raj, who retired from T20Is in 2019, holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter against Pakistan in T20Is, with an impressive 315 runs in 10 matches. She also holds the record for the highest score by an Indian against Pakistan, remaining unbeaten on 73 in the 2016 Asia Cup final, which India won. Ironically, despite her impressive record, Mithali was dropped from the playing XI for the semi-final of the 2018 T20 World Cup. She only played a handful of T20Is after the ICC event.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 04:53 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Babar Azam has a special message for the Pakistan women’s team

   

   

   

   

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• 12 Feb 2023, 04:52 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Other fixtures

  The tournament kicked off on Friday with Sri Lanka taking on South Africa in the opening match. In a thrilling contest, the Lankans emerged victorious by a narrow margin of three runs.

  The following day, England put on a dominant display to defeat West Indies by seven wickets, before Australia cruised to a comprehensive 97-run victory over New Zealand.

  The fourth fixture of the tournament will see India and Pakistan go head-to-head in a highly anticipated clash, before Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in the fifth match.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 04:42 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Head-to-head

  In T20Is, both sides have faced off in 13 encounters, with India leading 10-3. In T20 World Cup matches, India have a commanding lead of 4-2, and they also emerged victorious in their Commonwealth Games fixture against Pakistan last year.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 04:40 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Probable Playing XIs

  India Women (IND-W): Yastika Bhatia, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Thakur, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey

  Pakistan Women (PAK-W): Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar, Ayesha Naseem, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Kainat Imtiaz, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 04:37 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Setback for India

  Smriti Mandhana, will unfortunately not be able to take part in the upcoming match against Pakistan due to a finger injury sustained while fielding during the warm-up game against Australia earlier this week. Despite her absence, the team is confident that they can still put up a strong performance and come out victorious.

  
• 12 Feb 2023, 04:37 PM

  India W vs Pakistan W Live Score: Hello and welcome!

  Welcome to the live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India Women and Pakistan Women, taking place at Newlands, Cape Town. The match will commence at 6:30 pm, with the toss taking place 30 minutes prior. Don't miss out on the thrilling action as these two teams battle it out for the coveted title!