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Pakistan Gift 5 Penalty Runs To England In Epic Brain Fade By Wicket-keeper In T20 World Cup Clash. Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Gift 5 Penalty Runs To England In Epic Brain Fade By Wicket-keeper In T20 World Cup Clash. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sidra Nawaz's error cost Pakistan 5 penalty runs© InstagramA bizarre scene unfolded in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 clash between Pakistan and England when five penalty runs were awarded to the English team because of an error by Pakistani wicket-keeper Sidra Nawaz. Nawaz took off her gloves to collect the ball during the 15th over of England's batting but had no clue about what was to happen next. After Nawaz collected the ball from a fielder, she dropped it on the discarded glove that was lying right in front of her on the ground, prompting the umpires to slap a 5-run penalty to Pakistan.The on-field umpires had a discussion for a small interval before deciding to award 5 runs to England. Here's the video:As for the match, Nat Sciver-Brunt continued her dominance of the Women'...
Pakistan’s Nida Dar Becomes Leading Wicket-taker In Women’s T20Is, Pakistan Lose To England | Cricket News
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Pakistan’s Nida Dar Becomes Leading Wicket-taker In Women’s T20Is, Pakistan Lose To England | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran Pakistan spinner Nida Dar became the highest wicket-taker in the history of women's T20I cricket on Tuesday. The 36-year-old accomplished the landmark during Pakistan's final Group 2 match against England in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup. In the match, Dar ended with figures of 1/47 in four overs. She picked up the wicket of England skipper Heather Knight for just four runs. In 130 matches, she has 126 wickets at an average of 18.18 and an economy rate of 5.47. Her best bowling figures in the format are 5/21.Other leading wicket-takers in the format behind Dar are Anisa Mohammed (West Indies, 125 wickets), Megan Schutt (Australia, 122 wickets), Ellyse Perry (Australia, 122 wickets) and Shabnim Ismail (South Africa, 117 wickets).Coming to the match, England posted 2...
England vs Pakistan, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs Pakistan | Cricket News
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England vs Pakistan, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] ENG vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup Match live: England won toss, opted to bat© AFPENG vs PAK, Women's T20 World Cup Match, Live Updates: England skipper Heather Knight won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their Group B match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup, at the Newlands in Cape Town. England have all of their previous three matches in the group stage and have entered the semi-finals of the tournament. On the other hand, Pakistan have won only one match and have been eliminated from the semi-finals race. (LIVE SCORECARD)Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Sadaf Shamas, Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar(c), Aliya Riaz, Sidra Ameen, Fatima Sana, Sidra Nawaz(w), Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, Sadia IqbalEngland Women (Playing XI): Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Cap...
Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand Stay Alive In Semi-final Race; Pakistan, Sri Lanka Lose | Cricket News
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Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand Stay Alive In Semi-final Race; Pakistan, Sri Lanka Lose | Cricket News

[ad_1] The battle to reach the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals will go down to the last group match after New Zealand kept their hopes alive with a 102-run rout of Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. "We've given ourselves a chance, even it's only a small, tiny chance," said New Zealand captain Sophie Devine. Australia are assured of winning Group One but the other qualifiers from the group will only be known after South Africa play Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.New Zealand moved into second place, but will be overtaken if South Africa beat Bangladesh.Sri Lanka, who won their first two matches, finished level on points with New Zealand but were eliminated on net run rate.West Indies beat Pakistan in Group Two earlier Sunday in a result that ensured that Englan...
Muneeba Ali Century Lifts Pakistan Hopes In Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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Muneeba Ali Century Lifts Pakistan Hopes In Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan left-hander Muneeba Ali hit the first century of the Women's T20 World Cup when she made 102 against Ireland at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday, setting up a 70-run win for her team. The bespectacled left-handed opening batter and wicketkeeper said encouragement from veteran Nida Dar during a century partnership helped her reach the milestone. "She always had the message for me to keep going and score big," said Muneeba.Pakistan made 165 for five after they were sent in to bat.Ireland were bowled out for 95, with left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu claiming career-best figures of four for 18.The margin of the win provided a big boost to Pakistan's net run rate and lifted their hopes of reaching the semi-finals despite losing to India in their opening match on Sunday.The sli...
Pakistan vs Ireland, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Ireland Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Pakistan | Cricket News
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Pakistan vs Ireland, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Ireland Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] PAKW vs IREW, Women's T20 World Cup Live: Pakistan aim for their first win© AFPPAK vs IRE, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates:Ireland skipper Laura Delany won the toss and opted to field against Pakistan in their next Group B match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday at the Newlands, Cape Town. The Bismah Maroof-led side will be coming this match after losing against India by seven wickets in their opening match. On the other hand, Ireland also faced a four-wicket defeat against England in their first clash. It will be interesting to see that which side will be registering their first win of the tournament. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of the Women's T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and Ireland, straight from Newlands, Cape TownFeatured Video Of The ...
Extremely Unfortunate To See Pakistan Players Missing Out On WPL: Urooj Mumtaz | Cricket News
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Extremely Unfortunate To See Pakistan Players Missing Out On WPL: Urooj Mumtaz | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Pakistan captain Urooj Mumtaz, bemoaned the "unfortunate" omission of Pakistani players from the inaugural Women's Premier League season (WPL). The auction for the first-ever Women's Premier League (WPL), a landmark moment in the history of women's cricket, concluded on Monday. The affair was full of surprises, wholesome moments, unpredictability and thrill that can change the sport and thousands of lives associated with it for the better.The auction started off with a bang, with Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana becoming the first-ever player to be picked. Royal Challengers Bangalore splurged a massive sum of Rs 3.4 crore, making her the most expensive player in WPL. Just moments later, her skipper and batting star Harmanpreet Kaur was picked up by Mumbai Indians for INR ...
Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh Move Up In ICC T20I Rankings | Cricket News
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Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh Move Up In ICC T20I Rankings | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh have moved to the 11th and 36th spots respectively among batters in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings released on Tuesday. The duo progressed after guiding India to victory against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup opener. While Rodrigues has moved from 13th to 11th after her unbeaten 52, Ghosh is up from 42nd to 36th following her 31 not out. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who missed the opener due to a finger injury, remains the top-ranked India in third place.Mandhana's opening partner Shafali Verma too remained static at the 10th place.Alyssa Healy's knock of 55 against New Zealand has lifted her two places to seventh while Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, who is the highest scorer in the tournament so far with 83 runs tha...
“Hugs, Selfies And More…”: India, Pakistan Players All Smiles After T20 World Cup Clash. Watch | Cricket News
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“Hugs, Selfies And More…”: India, Pakistan Players All Smiles After T20 World Cup Clash. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] India and Pakistan women cricketers meet after T20 World Cup clash© TwitterThe Women's T20 World Cup opener between India and Pakistan on Sunday resulted in Harmanpreet Kaur's side securing a 7-wicket win. After Pakistan posted a competitive total of 150 runs on the board, it was understood that the chase wouldn't be a cakewalk for the Indians. Jemimah Rodrigues stepped up and delivered, ensuring she took India home with 6 balls to spare. After the game, a brilliant camaraderie was witnessed between the players of the two teams.While some were busy clicking selfies, others were cracking jokes. But, it was refreshing to see the Indian and Pakistani women cricketers cherishing each other's company despite the depth of the rivalry these two nations have on the cricket field.Pakistan ...
“Contemplated quitting”: Jemimah Rodrigues bares her heart as she narrates ODI World Cup snub setback | Cricket News
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“Contemplated quitting”: Jemimah Rodrigues bares her heart as she narrates ODI World Cup snub setback | Cricket News

[ad_1] From touching the lowest ebb, the ODI World Cup snub in New Zealand last year, to hitting the winning runs in a victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 global event, Jemimah Rodrigues has done brilliantly to turn the corner in less than 12 months. Rodrigues, who hit a match-winning 38-ball unbeaten 53 in a seven-wicket win in India's Women's T20 World Cup opener on Sunday, said at one point of time she even contemplated quitting the game."I think this time last year when I was at home and I was not in a good headspace because I was dropped from (India's) 50 World Cup squad. That was the toughest time for me, but there were so many people who helped me throughout this time," Rodrigues said at the post-match press conference."Honestly, many a time I had nothing to tell myself. ...