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Dubai: India beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Despite the intense heat in the afternoon, 20,000 fans turned up to witness the first India-Pakistan clash in women's cricket in the UAE
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur plays a shot during the match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. — AFP
India produced a clinical performance to beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six.wickets in their second match at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Indian fan cheer for their team. — AFP
Backed by the passionate support of their fans who massively outnumbered the Pakistani supporters in the stands, India reduced their rivals to 105 for eight in 20 overs, thanks to an impressive spell from medium pacer Arundhati Reddy (4-0-19-3).
Reddy was well-supported by Shreyanka Patil who took two wickets for 12 runs in four overs.
Pakistan's Muneeba Ali (left) looks on as India's wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh remove the bails to dismiss her. — AFP
In reply, India reached the target in the 19th over, losing four wickets as opener Shafali Verma top-scored with 32 and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made 29 before retiring hurt.
Despite the intense afternoon heat, 20,000 fans turned up to witness the first India-Pakistan clash in women's cricket in the UAE.
With the impressive win, India are now back in race for a semifinal spot following their shock defeat to New Zealand in their opening Group A game on Friday.
Pakistan, who won their first match against Sri Lanka on Thursday, face another tough test against six-time champions Australia in their next game on Friday at the same stadium.
India, on the other hand, will have a score to settle in their next game against Sri Lanka who had beaten them in Asia Cup final early this year.
Scores in brief
India v Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Pakistan 105 for eight in 20 overs (Nida Dar 28, Muneeba Ali 17; Arundhati Reddy 3/19, Shreyanka Patil 2/12)
India 108 for four in 18.5 overs (Shafali Verma 32, Harmanpreet Kaur 29 retired hurt; Fatima Sana 2/23, Omaima Sohail 1/17)
Result: India won by six wickets
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