Womens World T20 Pakistan restrict India to 96 7

NEW DELHI: Pakistan women did a commendable job restricting India women to below hundred in their tense contest in the Women’s World Twenty20 Group B encounter here at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground on Saturday.After sent into bat by Pakistan captain Sana Mir, India made a disastrous start losing two early wickets for just five runs on the board.Later, India captain Mithali Raj, who opened the innings was also dismissed for 16 when the score reached 34.However, wickets were falling at regular intervals and the whole team could make 96 runs for seven wickets against Pakistan’s accurate bowling display.Anam Amin proved to be the most economical bowler, conceding ‘just 9 runs in four overs and claimed ‘a wicket as well. ‘Veda Krishnamurthi top scored with 24 while Hermanpreet Kaur made 16 and Jhulan Goswami scored 14. Shikha Pandey remained not out on 10.Now Pakistan need 97 runs to beat India, who have won five of the previous six T20I matches against them.