Mon Oct 14 15:10:00 UTC 2024: ## India Bowlers Shine, Restrict Pakistan to 105 in T20 World Cup Clash
**Sydney, Australia:** In a crucial encounter of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, India’s bowlers put up a stellar performance, restricting Pakistan to a paltry 105 runs in their 20 overs. This win keeps India’s semi-final hopes alive after their opening loss against New Zealand.
The Indian bowlers were relentless, with Arundhati Reddy claiming three wickets for just 19 runs, while Shreyanka Patil took two wickets for a miserly 12 runs, including a maiden over. Renuka Singh, Deepti Sharma, and Asha Shobana also chipped in with a wicket each.
The Pakistan innings never got going after Renuka Singh dismissed opener Gul Feroza for a duck in the first over. The pitch offered little assistance to the batters, adding to their woes. Despite a valiant effort from Nida Dar, who top-scored with 28 runs, Pakistan found themselves struggling throughout.
India will need to chase down 106 runs in 120 balls to seal victory. Their batting lineup will be hoping to capitalize on this strong start by the bowling unit.
**Team India’s Playing XI:** Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, S. Rajan, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Renuka Thakur Singh.
**Team Pakistan’s Playing XI:** Muneeba Ali (WK), Gul Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar, Alia Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (C), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sayeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal.
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