Pak women knocked out by England

CHENNAI: Pakistan women were outclassed by England who have qualified to play the semi-finals in the Women’s World Twenty20.Chasing a tough target of 149, Pakistan women could make only 80 runs to give England a convincing 68-run victory in their last group match here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday night.None of the batters could get into the double-figures except Nida Dar (16), Nahida Khan (15), Asmavia Iqbal (15) and captain Sana Mir (11). ‘For England, Laura Marsh captured three wickets for 12 runs while Georgia Elwiss, Anya Shrubsole and Natalie Sciver claimed two wickets each for nine, 16 ‘and 22, respectively.Earlier, England posted 148 for five after winning the toss as captain Charlotte Edwards opened the innings herself with Tammy Beaumont and both provided a sound start of 68 from nine overs.Then off-break bowler Nida Dar made a breakthrough taking three quick wickets within and England reached 89-3.Danielle Wyatt joined Edwards to add 59 runs but two wickets fell in the final over as England Women finished their innings on 148-5.Edwards remained not out on 77 as her 61-ball innings was laced with ten fours while Beaumont made 37.For Pakistan Women, Nida Dar captured three wickets for 21 runs and seamer Asmavia Iqbal took two for 18.