India women trump Pakistan to maintain perfect record
India overcame a top order wobble to beat Pakistan by 107 runs to maintain their perfect record against the neighbours in the women's cricket World Cup on Sunday.
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Indian women crush Pakistan by 107 runs, begin World Cup campaign on a high note
ICC Women's World Cup on a rousing note on Sunday, the much-anticipated face-off ending in a no contest. Opting to bat after the coin landed in India's favour, in-form opener Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar struck useful half-centuries to help their team recover from an early wobble and post 244 for seven at the Bay Oval. As it happenedChasing a tricky target of 245, the Pakistan team fell way short of the mark and was all out for 137 in 43 overs, losing its 11th straight game against neighbours India in the 50-over format. Left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad did the star turn with the ball, returning with excellent figures of 4/31 after her full quota of 10 overs. Seasoned pacer Jhulan Goswami bowled very well to finish the game with impressive figures of 2/26, while there were also two wickets for Rana (2/27), capping off her fine all-round show.
ICC Women's World Cup: India Cruise Past Pakistan In Open, Win By 107 Runs
India produced an all-round effort to cruise to a 107-run win against Pakistan and begin their ICC Women's World Cup campaign on a positive note on Sunday. Half-centuries by Pooja Vastrakar (67), Smriti Mandhana (52) and Sneh Rana (53 not out) helped India post a tricky 244 for seven after the team opted to bat. The Indian bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (4/31), then dismissed Pakistan for 137 in 43 overs. Earlier, India were under pressure after opener Shafali Verma was dismissed for a duck.
Cricket-Khawaja and Warner lead Australia's robust reply in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Usman Khawaja and David Warner struck unbeaten half-centuries to drive Australia's strong reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 476 for four declared on day three of the opening test on Sunday.
Women's World Cup: India survive scare to beat Pakistan
India suffered a fright against Pakistan before coming through to win by 107 runs in the Women's World Cup.
Khawaja, Warner put Australia back in Test
Usman Khawaja's triumphant return to Test cricket has continued, putting Australia back in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Khawaja and Warner lead Australia's robust reply in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD : Usman Khawaja and David Warner struck unbeaten half-centuries to drive Australia's strong reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 476 for four declared on day three of the opening test on Sunday.
Mithali Raj becomes third cricketer to play in six ODI World Cups
Mithali Raj on Sunday became the third cricketer (men's and women's) to play in six ODI World Cups. She achieved the feat when India took the field against Pakistan in the Women's World Cup here in Mount Maunganui.