India Women got off to a stellar start by defeating Pakistan in their opening game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. A dominant display from Mithali Raj and her squad completely outplayed Pakistan Women in this clash.
After suffering a batting collapse in the first innings, the Indian side staged a remarkable comeback as they got better of Pakistan by 107 runs at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 6.
With this incredible win, the Women in Blue has kept their ODI World Cup record against the arch-rivals intact with a third straight win. On the other hand, Pakistan Women continue to remain winless in this format.
Batting first, the Indian cricket team posted a target of 244/7 on the scoreboard following which Pakistan were skittled out for just 137 runs. Chasing a target of 245 was always going to be a difficult task for the Pakistan Women, who never looked like getting over the line at any point in the chase.
The sensational pace duo of Jhulan Goswami and Meghna Singh kept things tight for the Indian team and once spinners came into the attack, the Pakistan Women hardly got any chance to make a comeback. While Jhulan Goswami was brilliant in her second spell where she grabbed a couple of wickets, however, it was Rajeshwari Gayakwad who stole the show with the ball. Rajeshwari Gayakwad led the way with a four-wicket haul and finished with the figures of 10-0-31-4.
A very well deserved Player of the Match award for @Vastrakarp25 for her brilliant knock of 67 off 59 deliveries.#TeamIndia #CWC22 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/vL0snwIjAu
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) March 6, 2022
Talking about the batting performance of Pakistan women, the openers got off to a sedate start and their innings never really got going. The Pakistan cricket team kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were put on the back foot. Captain Bismah Maroof and Sidra Ameen tried their best to steady the ship but the Indian Women never allowed them to get back in the game.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with reactions from the overjoyed netizens. From cricketers, experts to fans, everyone took to Twitter and hailed the Women in Blue for their terrific performance.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati to this:
बादल पे पाँव है, या छूटा गाँव है
अब तो भई चल पड़ी, अपनी ये नाव है!
Super stuff from Team India! ???? #INDvPAK #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/qzLpXq5KJe— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 6, 2022
Congratulations team India. Well done. ??? #INDvPAK #BlueTigresses
— Abhishek ???????? (@juniorbachchan) March 6, 2022
India dominating Pakistan in a cricket match. Planet earth is restoring.#INDvPAK
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) March 6, 2022
Cheers ? to India’s Victory!!!#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/BktxUAZdLH
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) March 6, 2022
What a win. This would feel very satisfying considering India were in trouble at 114/6. To win by 107 runs and start the World Cup Campaign with a bang is a splendid effort by @BCCIWomen #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/jXIJsRwH8E
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 6, 2022
Many congratulations to the Indian women’s team on an outstanding win against Pakistan today. What a great start to the #CWC22. Way to go girls!! #INDvPAK ?? pic.twitter.com/y9VevRlkD2
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) March 6, 2022
11-0 in World Cups. #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/xpQUlMwsBT
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 6, 2022
What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan.
That was a thrashing, and in grand style.
Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana’s great all-round show & Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball.
ChakDe India #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/CyAy04phTt— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 6, 2022
What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan.
That was a thrashing, and in grand style.
Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana’s great all-round show & Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball.
ChakDe India #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/CyAy04phTt— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 6, 2022
What a win. This would feel very satisfying considering India were in trouble at 114/6. To win by 107 runs and start the World Cup Campaign with a bang is a splendid effort by @BCCIWomen #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/jXIJsRwH8E
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 6, 2022
?? DIFFERENT BREED! Gayakwad finishes with 4 for 31 – simply unplayable today ??
? Getty • #WomenInBlue #CWC22 #rajeshwarigayakwad #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI?? pic.twitter.com/YbeYfNEMgJ
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 6, 2022
The Saviours
#INDvPAK #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/oNRY83JSUa
— Girish (@Chandra__Girish) March 6, 2022
Many congratulations @BCCIWomen on a comprehensive win against Pakistan and starting the World Cup on a spectacular note. Well played. Wishing the girls the very best for the matches ahead. #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/y61tmzIODL
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 6, 2022
WV Raman absolutely right when he says the Indian bowlers have not been challenged at all. Neat performance, but against a very unsure batting order.
Can imagine how much a Women’s PSL can help this country #INDvPAK #CWC22
— Lavanya (Following #CWC22) (@lav_narayanan) March 6, 2022
What a massive win by the girls…congratulations #teamIndia…well done ?????? #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/FDSU5rfFuR
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 6, 2022
I thought the Kohli-Rizwan-Babar moment was the cutest, but Ekta Bisht just upped it #CWC22 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/DWa6JpigMa
— Vaishnavi Bhaskaran (@vaishbhaskaran) March 6, 2022
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