Pakistan Women’s Team Starts T20 Campaign with a Win
Pakistan’s women’s cricket team showed resilience as they defeated Sri Lanka by 31 runs in the opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah. Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu led the bowling attack, restricting Sri Lanka to fall short of the target of 117. Captain Fatima Sana played a crucial innings to help Pakistan post a competitive total after a shaky start.
In response, Sri Lanka struggled against Pakistan’s bowlers with Sana picking up vital wickets. Despite some resistance from Sri Lanka’s batters, Pakistan emerged victorious in the end. Both teams have never made it out of the group stage in previous T20 World Cup editions.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh also secured a win in their opening match against Scotland, marking their first victory in a Women’s T20 World Cup match in a decade. The win was an emotional moment for the team and provides momentum for women’s cricket in Bangladesh. Their next challenge is against England, while Scotland faces West Indies in their upcoming game.
Both wins highlight the growing strength and determination of women’s cricket in the region, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.