Sun Oct 06 12:06:22 UTC 2024: ## India Strikes First in T20 World Cup Clash Against Pakistan
**Sydney, Australia -** India’s star seamer Renuka Singh Thakur made an early impact in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, dismissing Pakistan opener Gull Feroza for a duck in the very first over of the game. The 28-year-old Thakur bowled Feroza out on the fourth ball of the over, leaving Pakistan reeling at 1/1.
Thakur impressed with her accuracy and pace, conceding only one run in the first over. She troubled Feroza with three consecutive deliveries before finally clean bowling her.
India continued their strong start with wickets from Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy, who dismissed Sidra Ameen and Omaima Sohail respectively.
This match comes after India’s disappointing loss to New Zealand in their opening encounter, where they were bundled out for 102 runs chasing a target of 161.
The Indian team will be looking to bounce back from that loss and make a strong statement against their arch-rivals. Meanwhile, Pakistan is coming off a comfortable win over Sri Lanka. This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams seek to advance in the tournament.
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