in the year Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match on Sunday (October 6) between India and PakistanIndian goalkeeper Richa Ghosh experienced one of the most memorable moments of the game.
Richa Ghosh’s Brilliant Seizure: The Departure of Fatima Sana
On the 14th last ball, Asha Sobhana A good flying delivery that was bowled, caught outside the off-stump and turned away the batter. Pakistan captain Fatima SanaAttempting a sweep for his third successive boundary, he managed just the edge. Showing remarkable athleticism and presence of mind, Richa dived to his right and took a stunning one-handed catch to remove Fatima for 13 off 8 balls. The dismissal left Pakistan in deep trouble at 70/6 and swung the momentum in India’s favour.
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Earlier, Pakistan’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired as they faced immediate setbacks. Renuka Singh set the tone with rejection Seagull Feroza For a four-ball duck, putting Pakistan on the back foot. Deepti Sharma then the keeper claimed Sidra AmenA struggling 8 runs off 11 balls for him. Couldn’t find any rhythm with Pakistan’s middle order either Omaima Sohail It falls cheaply for 3 runs and Muniba AliDespite some resistance, managing only 17 results in 26 deliveries. With wickets rolling regularly, Pakistan failed to build a solid platform and found themselves at 52 for 5 at the halfway mark of the innings.
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India’s bowlers keep Pakistan under pressure
Led by Indian boulderers Arundhati Reddy and, supported by Renuka and Deepti, troubled Pakistan’s batting throughout the innings. Arundhati was particularly impressive, taking 3 key wickets including a dangerous one Aliya Riazdismissed for just 4 runs. Shreyanka Patil and Sobhana also played a crucial role in limiting Pakistan’s scoring chances. Early breakthroughs from Renuka and Deepti set the stage for a dominant performance and Ghosh’s superb catch to remove captain Fatima further strengthened India’s grip on the game.
Nida Dar’s only resistance
Although most of Pakistan’s batting line-up struggled, all-rounders Nida Dar made a valiant effort to ensure some stability in the middle order. Hitting a tight boundary, he scored 28 runs off 34 balls and tried to steady the innings after wickets. He found some support Syeda Aroob Shah17 balls unbeaten with 14 runs. Together, the pair put on a 28-run partnership for the eighth wicket, but it was not enough to pose a significant challenge to India. Despite Dar’s efforts, Pakistan’s innings ended at 105/8, leaving India in a commanding position.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
