Women’s World Cup: Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the Women’s ODI World Cup here on Monday. Ending an 18-match losing streak.
In the Women’s ODI World Cup here on Monday. Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets, ending an 18-match losing streak.
Nida Dar returned with four for ten to help Pakistan restrict West Indies to 89 for seven after opting to field in the rain-affected match at Seddon Park. Which was reduced to a 20-over-a-side affair due to the damp outfield.
In addition to Dar, Pakistan’s bowling effort included wickets from Omaima Sohail (1/12), Fatima Sana (1/14) and Nashra Sandhu (1/24).
Deandra Dottin (27) led the West Indies with 27 runs. While Stafanie Taylor (18) and Afy Fletcher (12 not out) were the other two Caribbean batters to reach double figures.
Pakistan defeats West Indies to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
Pakistan, who have lost all four of their matches and are currently rank last in the eight-team standings, lost opener Sidra Ameen (8) in the sixth over with the score at 22.
Muneeba Ali (37 off 43 balls) and skipper Bismah Maroof then shared 35 runs for the second wicket, with Pakistan still needing 31 runs off 46 balls. Muneeba hit five boundaries in her inning.
But Maroof (20 not out) played conservatively. Taking no risks, and stitched an unbeaten 33 runs for the third wicket with Sohail’s (22 not out) company to romp home with seven balls to spare.
While the win will boost Pakistan’s morale ahead of their final two league games. The defeat will jeopardize the West Indies’ chances of reaching the semifinals.
Despite the defeat, the West Indies are still in third place with six points from six games. Pakistan is still in last place.
On March 24, the West Indies will play South Africa in their final league match, while Pakistan will play England on March 24 and New Zealand on March 26.
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West Indies score 87 for 7 in 20 overs (Deandra Dottin 27; Nida Dar 4/10).
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