Sports News: India secured their first win in the Womens T20 World Cup 2024, defeating Pakistan by six wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 6. After a tough loss to New Zealand in their opening game, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team made a strong comeback, improving their net run rate to -1.22.Pakistan struggled to gain momentum after opting to bat first, managing 105 for eight wickets. Renuka Singh Thakur provided India with an ideal start by dismissing Gull Feroza for a duck. Pakistans key players Sidra Amin and Omaima Sohail failed to contribute much, with Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy taking crucial wickets.India bring their Womens #T20WorldCup 2024 campaign back on track with a win over Pakistan 👏#WhateverItTakes #INDvPAK📝: https://t.co/haYMwbKe4X pic.twitter.com/Y4608fYHjZ— ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2024Pakistans state in matchMuneeba Ali Siddiqui tried to anchor Pakistans innings but was dismissed for 17 by Shreyanka Patil. Nida Dar contributed with a 28-run knock, but Pakistan found themselves at 41 for four at the halfway mark. Fatima Sana injected some life into the innings with back-to-back boundaries but fell soon after to Asha Sobhana. Reddy was Indias standout bowler with three wickets, while Shreyanka and others kept Pakistan under pressure.India faced some difficulties in the chase. Smriti Mandhana struggled, scoring just seven runs before being dismissed. Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues added a 43-run partnership, but Pakistan fought back with key wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur guided India close to the finish line with a 29-run knock but had to retire hurt. Ultimately, Sajeevan Sajana hit the winning boundary to secure Indias victory with seven balls remaining.
