The Women’s T20 World Cup opener between India and Pakistan on Sunday resulted in Harmanpreet Kaur‘s facet securing a 7-wicket win. After Pakistan posted a aggressive complete of 150 runs on the board, it was understood that the chase would not be a cakewalk for the Indians. Jemimah Rodrigues stepped up and delivered, guaranteeing she took India residence with 6 balls to spare. After the sport, a superb camaraderie was witnessed between the gamers of the 2 groups.

While some had been busy clicking selfies, others had been cracking jokes. But, it was refreshing to see the Indian and Pakistani girls cricketers cherishing one another’s firm regardless of the depth of the rivalry these two nations have on the cricket subject.

Pakistan cricket shared a video of the 2 groups’ interplay after the match.

Players’ interactions after the #INDvPAK match at Newlands #BackOurGirls | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Yc4YcKxV2v

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 13, 2023

What had been a tense run chase for India changed into a cushty win with an over to spare as Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh placed on an unbeaten 58 off 33 balls after India had been set 150 to win.

Rodrigues batted with calm ability to make 53 not out off 38 balls whereas Ghosh, 19, hit powerfully to attain 31 not out off 20 balls.

Favourites India wanted virtually 10 runs an over when Ghosh joined Rodrigues within the 14th over however the pair had been seldom troubled.

“We knew we had to bat sensibly and bat until the end. If we did that the loose balls would come,” mentioned Rodrigues, who mentioned the presence of her father and childhood coach Ivan had impressed her to carry out properly.

Rodrigues mentioned India had been a younger workforce with “fight and grit” who had been constructing steadily since final yr and had perception in one another.

With AFP inputs

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