Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup: India rout Pak women by 7 wickets

LAHORE: Pakistan went down rather meekly to India paving way for its rival get an easy path to the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup on Saturday.

Pakistan lost to India by seven wickets at Kinrara Academy Oval, Malaysia. Batting first, Pakistan put up a target of 72 runs. Only two Pakistani batsmen reached double figures with opener Nahida Khan scoring and 18 and Sana Mir chipping in with 20 not out. The entire team was bundled out for 72 runs for a loss of seven wickets.

A 65-run partnership between Harmanpreet Kaur (34* from 49 balls, 3x4) and Smriti Mandhana (38 from 40 balls, 4x4) guided India to a 7-wicket victory. The final will be played on Sunday and India will take on Tigresses for the title. On the other hand, Pakistan will have to wait for the outcome of the other match between third-placed Bangladesh and hosts Malaysia, to know their fate.

Pakistan have twice reached the finals of Women’s Asia Cup.

Women’s T20 Asia Cup Tournament is being held in Malaysia, under the aegis of the Asian Cricket Council. Six teams including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and host Malaysia are participating in the event.