India claimed a dominant nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in their opening Group A clash of the Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.
Match Summary
- Pakistan Innings:
Pakistan opted to bat first but struggled against India’s bowling attack, managing only 67 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs.- Top Scorer: Wicketkeeper-batter Komal Khan stood out, scoring 24 runs off 32 balls, including four boundaries.
- Indian Bowling Hero: Left-arm spinner Sonam Yadav delivered an exceptional performance, taking 4 wickets for just 6 runs in her four overs, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
- India’s Chase:
India chased down the target with ease, scoring 68 runs in just 7.5 overs.- Top Scorer: Left-handed batter G Kamilini played a match-winning knock, smashing an unbeaten 44 off 29 balls, including four fours and three sixes.
- Support from Sanika Chalke, who added 19 runs, ensured a smooth chase.
- Pakistan’s sole breakthrough came from Fatima Khan, who took the only Indian wicket.
Upcoming Matches
- Pakistan’s Next Fixture:
Pakistan will face Nepal in their second Group A match on Monday at 2 PM local time, aiming for redemption after their disappointing start. - Tournament Format:
- The six-team tournament is divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Nepal
- Group B: Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super-Four stage, scheduled for December 19 and 20.
- The final will take place on December 22, alongside placement matches for other rankings.
- The six-team tournament is divided into two groups:
India’s commanding start positions them as early favorites in the tournament, while Pakistan will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.
