India showcased their dominance in the Group A match of the ACC U19 Women’s Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan by nine wickets at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday.
After electing to bat, Pakistan faced early setbacks, managing a modest total of 67 for seven in their 20 overs. Komal Khan, the wicketkeeper-batter, stood out with a valiant 24 off 32 balls, hitting four boundaries.
India’s bowlers, led by Sonam Yadav, dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup. Yadav claimed impressive figures of 4 wickets for 6 runs in her 4 overs, ensuring no partnerships flourished.
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 comfortably chased down the target in just 7.5 overs, losing only one wicket. The left-handed batter G Kamilini played a match-winning knock, smashing an unbeaten 44 off 29 balls, including four fours and three sixes.
Pakistan’s Fatima Khan claimed the sole wicket for her team but couldn’t stop India’s relentless pursuit.
| Team | Scorecard | Overs | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 67/7 | 20 overs | Komal Khan (24 off 32) |
| India | 68/1 | 7.5 overs | G Kamilini (44* off 29) |
Pakistan will look to bounce back in U19 Women’s Asia Cup during their next match against Nepal today. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time.
India’s strong performance in both batting and bowling has set the tone for their U19 Women’s Asia Cup campaign, while Pakistan will need a significant improvement to stay competitive in the tournament.