India vs Pakistan: Harmanpreet's injury and slow chase undermine India's 6-wicket win

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: India have registered a 6-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match. Pakistan set a 106-run target while India chased down the target in 18.5 overs. However, despite the win, India will be worried with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur retiring hurt with a neck injury. Plus, the slow chase did not help India’s cause, erasing the Net Run Rate deficit.

Earlier, despite good bowling show on a slow pitch, Nida Dar’s fighting 28-run knock helped Pakistan post 105/8. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat. Diana Baig missed out for Pakistan, while Pooja Vastrakar missed out for India.

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But as expected, India dominated the proceedings by claiming three wickets in the powerplay, and pushing the opposition on the back foot. That meant that Pakistan could only manage 105/8 in 20 overs.

India women’s cricket team will lock horns with Pakistan in their second game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai. Harmanpreet Kaur and co. suffered a 58-run defeat in the first game against New Zealand women. Meanwhile, Pakistan started their campaign on a victorious note. The cash of the arch-rivals is a much-awaited contest for the fans.

Pakistan Women vs India Women pitch report

The surface at the Dubai International stadium is expected to help batters and bowlers evenly. Batters are expected to support from the pitch in terms of the bounce offered which impacts their ability to hit through the line. Additionally, the pitch can also offer a little turn to the spinners, giving great opportunities for bowlers in both the sides.

India vs Pakistan weather report

According to AccuWeather.com, the weather in Dubai on October 6 is expected to be pleasant with no chance of rain, ensuring we can enjoy the full match without any disruption. The temperature will be around 37 degrees Celsius, with warm and pleasant sunshine throughout the day. The wind speed will be from the WSW at 15 km/h, and the sky will be clear with no cloud cover.

When and where to watch India vs Pakistan at Women’s T20 World Cup?

The India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup clash will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar mobile application. Viewers can watch the broadcast live on television on the Star Sports Network starting from 3.30 PM IST.

India vs Pakistan squads

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan.

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza (wicketkeeper), Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan.

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