India Dominates Pakistan in ACC U19 Women’s Asia Cup, Wins by Nine Wickets
India showcased their dominance in the Group A match of the ACC U19 Women’s Asia Cup, cruising to a nine-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Pakistan’s Struggles with the Bat Opting to bat first, Pakistan’s innings crumbled under pressure as they could only manage a meager 67/7 in their 20 overs. Komal Khan, the wicketkeeper-batter, was the standout performer with a fighting 24 off 32 balls, including four boundaries.
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India’s bowlers, led by the impressive Sonam Yadav, made quick work of Pakistan’s batting order. Yadav finished with remarkable figures of 4 wickets for just 6 runs in her 4 overs, ensuring that no partnerships could build and Pakistan’s batters struggled to get going.
Pakistan’s Scorecard:
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komal Khan (wk) | lbw b Mithila V | 24 | 32 | 75.00 | 4 | 0 |
| Fizza Fiaz | lbw b Joshitha Vj | 5 | 4 | 125.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Maham Anees | lbw b Sonam Yadav | 3 | 14 | 21.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravail Farhan | c Bhavika Ahire b Sonam Yadav | 3 | 8 | 37.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Areesha Ansari | b Sonam Yadav | 2 | 6 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Zoofishan Ayyaz (c) | c & b Sonam Yadav | 4 | 15 | 26.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Fatima Khan | c & b Parunika Sisodia | 11 | 18 | 61.11 | 2 | 0 |
| Quratulain | not out | 9 | 18 | 50.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Mahnoor Zeb | not out | 3 | 5 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras (w 3) | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| Did Not Bat | Rozina Akram, Aleesa Mukhtiar | – | – | – | – | – |
Fall of Wickets: 1-12 (Fizza Fiaz, 1.6 ov), 2-29 (Maham Anees, 7.6 ov), 3-33 (Komal Khan, 8.2 ov), 4-37 (Areesha Ansari, 9.5 ov), 5-42 (Ravail Farhan, 11.4 ov), 6-43 (Zoofishan Ayyaz, 13.3 ov), 7-58 (Fatima Khan, 18.3 ov).
India’s Comfortable Chase India made light work of the chase, reaching the target of 68 in just 7.5 overs, losing only one wicket. G Kamilini played a match-winning knock, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 29 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes, to guide her team to a comprehensive win.
Pakistan’s lone wicket came courtesy of Fatima Khan, but her efforts weren’t enough to halt India’s progress.
Scores in Brief:
- Pakistan: 67/7 (20 overs) – Top Performer: Komal Khan (24 off 32)
- India: 68/1 (7.5 overs) – Top Performer: G Kamilini (44* off 29)
Next Fixtures: Pakistan will look to bounce back in their next match against Nepal, scheduled for today at 2:00 PM local time.
India’s dominant performance sets a high standard for their U19 Women’s Asia Cup campaign, while Pakistan will need to improve significantly in both batting and bowling to stay competitive in the tournament.
