Cricket

ICC Women’s World Cup: India cruise past Pakistan in open, win by 107 runs

By Aman Shukla

The Indian team defeated Pakistan by 107 runs to start their campaign in the ICC Women’s World Cup on a rousing note on Sunday, the eagerly awaited face-off ending in a no contest. Selecting to bat after the coin landed in India’s favour, in-form opener Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar struck useful half-centuries to assist their team recover from an early wobble and post 244 for seven at the Bay Oval. Chasing a tricky target of 245, the Pakistan team fell way short of the mark and was all out for 137 in 43 overs, losing its 11th straight match against neighbors India in the 50-over format.

Pakistan had their tails up at that stage of the mach but, batting in the lower order, Rana and Vastrakar had other ideas and showed immense grit to pull India out of trouble.

This is Pakistan’s 15th defeat while chasing in the Women’s World Cup games.

 

Aman Shukla

Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication. A media enthusiast who has a stronghold on communication, content writing, and copy writing. Aman is currently working as a subeditor at dailyindianews.com and can be reached at [email protected]