India’s women’s cricket team has revitalized its chances of qualifying for the semifinals of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after securing a crucial victory against Pakistan.
This win marked India’s first in the tournament, following a disappointing opening match against New Zealand.
IND-W vs PAK-W Match Recap
On October 6, 2024, India faced Pakistan in a Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium. India successfully chased down a target of 106 runs, winning by six wickets with seven balls to spare.
Key performances included Shafali Verma’s 32 runs off 35 balls and captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s quickfire 29 runs from just 24 balls before retiring hurt.
The Indian bowlers were instrumental in restricting Pakistan to 105 for 8, with Arundhati Reddy taking three wickets for 19 runs and Shreyanka Patil contributing with two wickets for just 12 runs.
India Women’s Current Standings and Qualification Scenarios
Following this victory, India currently sits fourth in Group A, trailing New Zealand, Australia, and Pakistan.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals scheduled for October 17 and 18.
To secure a spot in the semifinals, India must win their remaining matches against Sri Lanka on October 9 and Australia on October 13.
India Women T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinals Qualification Scenarios:
- Win Both Remaining Matches: India must defeat Sri Lanka and Australia to secure qualification.
- Run Rate Considerations: Winning these matches will also be crucial for improving their run rate, which is currently below that of Pakistan.
- Hope for Other Results:
- If India loses one of their next two matches, they will need New Zealand to lose two of their remaining three matches.
- Additionally, Pakistan must lose at least one of their next two matches for India to remain in contention.
Upcoming Matches of India Women in T20 World Cup 2024
- India vs Sri Lanka: October 9, 2024
- India vs Australia: October 13, 2024
Both matches are critical for India’s hopes of advancing in the tournament. The match against Sri Lanka is particularly significant as it presents an opportunity to boost their run rate before facing the formidable Australian side.
