IND W vs PAK W, Women's World Cup 2022 Highlights: India Defeat Pakistan By 107 Runs

India had come agonisingly close to winning the World Cup in 2017 where they had fallen just nine runs short of the coveted title. But Mithali Raj would be well-aware of what to do right this time in order to go all the way. Pakistan have not been able to beat India in their last five encounters and their skipper Bismah Maroof would be more than willing to change that.

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06 Mar, 13:22 (IST)

India defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening encounter of the Women's World Cup 2022. Smriti Mandhana, Poja Vastrakar shined with the bat as Rajeshwari Gayakwad took a four-wicket haul to register a commanding win.

06 Mar, 12:54 (IST)

India are moving closer to another win over Pakistan and opening their Women's World Cup 2022 campaign with a win. Mithali Raj's team have dominated with the ball.

06 Mar, 12:34 (IST)

Still needing 141 runs and with the required run rate over 8 rpo, Pakistan are in a dire situation at the moment and need a miracle to get out of this. India are closing in on a brilliant win.

06 Mar, 12:09 (IST)

India Women have been dominant in the match and continue to pressure the Pakistan batters. The Women in Green need a solid partnership to get them back into the game.

06 Mar, 11:53 (IST)

Wicket! Spinners continue to do the job for India as Jhulan Goswami accounts for the well-set Sidra Ameen (30). The Women in Blue have tightened their grip on the game.

06 Mar, 11:42 (IST)

India have taken the upper hand in their defence as Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma struck in quick successions for them. The Women in Blue will be looking to continue in the same fashion.

06 Mar, 10:56 (IST)

India continue to put pressure on the Pakistan openers, who have done a good job so far of staying patient and keeping hold of their wicket.

06 Mar, 10:35 (IST)

India did manage to get back into the game courtesy of a late flurry from Vastrakar and Rana but Pakistan will be happy with their performance. The onus is now on their batters to give the team a good start in this chase and Javeria Khan and Sidra Ameen are looking to do just that. 

06 Mar, 09:53 (IST)

Smriti Mandhana led the charge at the top of the order with her 21st half-century and it was carried forward by Pooja Castraka, who registered a fifty on her World Cup debut to take India to a competitive score. Sneh Rana also played a sensational knock. Nida Dar and Nashra Sandhu bowled brilliant spells for Pakistan.

06 Mar, 09:32 (IST)

Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar have got India back on track with a sensational partnership. The Women in Ble looked down and out at one stage but this duo has got their inning back on track.

06 Mar, 09:08 (IST)

India have lost their way in the game after Pakistan picked up wickets in quick succession. But Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar have managed to put the pressure back on Pakistan by playing some shots and finding boundaries on regular occasions.

06 Mar, 08:48 (IST)

Wicket! Pakistan spinners continue to keep pressure on India. This time Nashra Sandu dismisses ski[er Mithali Raj (9) as wickets continue to tumble for the Women in Blue.

06 Mar, 08:39 (IST)

Wicket! Nida Dar strikes again for Pakistan as this time it is Richa Ghosh (1) who has to depart.

06 Mar, 08:24 (IST)

Wicket! A big blow for India as they lose vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur (5) after an unsuccessful review. It was a brilliant delivery from Nida Dar who dismisses the veteran.

06 Mar, 08:08 (IST)

Wicket! Anam Amin provides a major breakthrough for Pakistan as she dismisses the well-set Smriti Mandhana (52). A lazy shot by the Indian batter as she hits the ball straight to Amin who takes an easy catch off her own bowling.

06 Mar, 07:58 (IST)

A mixed over for India as Smriti Mandhana brings up her 21st half-century in One Day Internationals. But Deepti Sharma (40) was bowled by Nashra Sandhu on the very next delivery. A strong partnership comes to an end.

06 Mar, 07:25 (IST)

Smriti Madhana and Deepti Sharma have got India back on track with a 50-run partnership between them. Pakistan bowlers have lost their way in recent overs and need to find a way to stop the duo.

06 Mar, 07:05 (IST)

Pakistan bowlers have done well to keep India in check in the opening part of the game with tight line and length. Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma are looking to rebuild for India. 

06 Mar, 06:48 (IST)

Wicket! Diana Baig provides an early breakthrough for Pakistan as she dismisses the very dangerous Shafali Verma (0). It was a poor shot from the Indian batter as Baig uproots her leg stump.

06 Mar, 06:44 (IST)

Welcome to our live coverage of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 clash between India Women and Pakistan Women from Bay Oval Stadium.


The Indian team are set to begin their much-awaited ICC Women's World Cup 2022 journey today. A tournament with such grand proportions could not have gotten bigger for India as they start off with a high-octane clash against none other than arch-rivals Pakistan. Mithali Raj, who is set to become the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to play six World Cups, would want to grab the title this time, after agonisingly losing it in 2017 to England. With a unique blend of youth and experience, India will eye a winning start to the competition. India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Streaming Online of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: How To Watch IND W vs PAK W CWC Match Free Live Telecast in India?

Pakistan on the other hand, have Bismah Maroof leading them in the tournament. Maroof, who is captaining Pakistan for the first time in an ODI World Cup, would hope that her team can produce the goods and put up a memorable show against Mithali Raj's India, who would not be an easy opposition to face. The only concern for India would be their consistency. The Women in Blue undoubtedly possess a lot of talent and skill but to consistently perform well is something that they would be keen on doing, starting from this game.

The ODI series defeat to New Zealand right before the World Cup must not have helped their confidence but the warm-up wins over South Africa and West Indies would be something that Mithali Raj and her team can draw inspiration from.  Needless to say, both India and Pakistan teams would eye a winning start in what is a massive day for these teams in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022.

Squads:

India:  Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur (vc), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh Thakur, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav

Pakistan: Bismah Maroof (c), Nida Dar (vc), Aiman Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali, Nahida Khan, Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin and Sidra Nawaz

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 06, 2022 06:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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