India A Women Dominate with 8-Wicket Win Over Pakistan in Asia Cup
India A Women’s team achieved an emphatic victory against Pakistan, winning by eight wickets in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. This match, held at Terdthai Ground, marked a strong comeback for India after their initial loss to the UAE.
Pakistan’s Struggling Innings
After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first. However, they faced immediate pressure from India’s disciplined bowling attack. Saima Thakor made a critical impact by clean-bowling Yusra Amir in the opening over. Pakistan’s batting collapse began quickly, aided by two run-outs during the powerplay, including a direct hit from Anushka Sharma.
Radha Yadav made her mark upon entering the attack, removing Shawaal Zulfiqar with her first delivery. Despite Shawaal’s initial aggression, she struggled to find stable partners. Prema Rawat and Minnu Mani effectively maintained pressure, especially Rawat, who took vital wickets. Ultimately, Pakistan was dismissed for a mere 93 runs in 19 overs.
India’s Dominant Chase
India’s chase started with a hiccup when Humairaa Kaazi was dismissed on the first delivery. However, Vrinda Dinesh quickly quashed any hopes of a Pakistan revival. She showcased an explosive performance, scoring at a strike rate of 200 and hitting multiple boundaries. A controversial moment occurred when the ball grazed the stumps, but the umpire ruled it not out, as replays indicated the wicketkeeper had interfered with Vrinda’s bat.
Vrinda quickly reached her half-century, finishing with an impressive 55 not out off 29 balls. Anushka Sharma supported her well with a steady 24 runs before getting out when India needed just 15 runs to win. Tejal Hasabnis then joined Vrinda to secure victory for India, who completed their chase in just 10.1 overs, leaving 59 balls remaining.
Looking Ahead
This commanding victory improves India’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals. They will face Nepal in their next group match, where another win will ensure their progression. The women’s team’s success sets an optimistic tone ahead of the upcoming men’s clash against Pakistan later in the day.
