The opening T20I of the West Indies Women’s tour through Pakistan The year 2024 took place at the National Stadium where the West Indies Women elected to bat after winning a toss. In a closely fought match, West Indies Women managed to secure victory by a narrow margin, edging out Pakistan Women by just one run.
Emotional and full of excitement! The Maroon Warriors deliver a thrilling victory! 🔥 #WIWvPAKW #MaroonWarriors pic.twitter.com/elYTEThgvc
– Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) April 26, 2024
Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal kept the West Indies underperformed overall
Batting first, West Indies Women posted a total of 122/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Hayley Matthews fell for a duck early, but Qiana Joseph‘s resilient batting of 34 and contributions from Stafanie Taylor (30) and Chinelle Henry (13) strengthened their innings. However, the Pakistan bowlers performed commendably Available Iqbal (2 wickets for 23 runs) and Fatima Sana (3 wickets for 24 runs) leads the attack.
West Indies set a target of 123 in the first T20I.#PAKWvWIW | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/PeJrJfofLc
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 26, 2024
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Karishma Ramharack takes Windies home with brilliant bowling
In response, the Pakistan women pursued the target with determination but failed miserably, finishing their 20 overs on 121/8. Sidra Ameen (23) and Nida Dar (27) provided stability in the innings, but the West Indies Women’s disciplined bowling performance, led by Karishma RamharackThe impressive spell of 4 wickets for 15 runs proved crucial.
Best bowling figures in a Pakistan Women’s T20I
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— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) April 26, 2024
Despite Pakistan’s valiant effort, they failed to cross the finish line and West Indies Women emerged victorious by a narrow margin. Ramharack’s exceptional bowling performance earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award for her crucial contribution in ensuring her team’s victory.
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