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Women's World Cup 2022 India vs Pakistan Match

Based on their current ICC rankings, India (4th) are favourites or expected to win against Pakistan (8). However, the sharpness of their performance in their tournament opener will give the idea of how the mega event could turn out for them.

In search of an elusive ICC trophy, the Indian women's team begins its campaign in the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan in a marquee game in Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Like it is with the men, the women India and Pakistan teams also play each other only at ICC or continental events due to the political tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

Based on their current ICC rankings, India (4th) are favourites or expected to win against Pakistan (8). However, the sharpness of their performance in their tournament opener will give the idea of how the mega event could turn out for them.

In the last edition of the 2017 Women's World Cup, India lost to England narrowly in the final. And this time, India will be eager to go one step ahead and claim the title that has eluded them, especially for skipper Mithali Raj and veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami, who will be playing their last World Cup.

On the other hand, Pakistan have built a settled bowling line-up and if the batters can follow the bowlers' example, the team can give tough competition to the Mithali Raj-led side. Notably, Pakistan have gone winless at the last two ODI World Cups, and go into this tournament far from being the favourites.

Both teams haven't faced each other in the format since the 2017 World Cup when India won by 95 runs.

After 35 overs,India Women 123/6 ( Sneh Rana 1 , Pooja Vastrakar 9)

Pooja Vastrakar breathes life into the India innings two boundaries in the last three deliveries of Dar’s final over — the first boundary scored since the 21st over! Dar signs off with 2/45. Those two boundaries, meanwhile, will give the Indian dressing room some hope after a disastrous phase in the middle overs.

Pooja is batting very well. She is on 31 scored from 28 balls, with 5 fours.

*157/6 (39.4 ov)

Some good overs for India as the new incoming batter- Vastrakar has pressed the run throttle. Nida Dar was smashed two fours in a single over which ignited hopes in the Indian camp. Slight release of pressure for the women in Blue. Pakistan, however, looking for wickets.

India --- *169/6 (40.5 ov)

I was going to ask about this.

Yes, Pooja and Sneh both are playing well.

My first wish is for them to complete 50 overs.

All the best team India!

Cheers..

India 175 for 6 in 41.3 overs.

Pooja on 36

Sneh on 22

Cheers..

Good over for India. They made 12 runs.

India 182 for 6 in 42 overs.

Cheers..

Ind 188/6 after 43 overs.

Ind --193/6 after 44.1 overs.