Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in Match 14 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the ?Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 11).

Australia and Pakistan: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

With victories in their first two matches against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Australia sits at the top of the table, one step closer to securing a semi-final spot. Led by a formidable bowling unit with Megan Schutt spearheading the pace attack, and batters like Healy, Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry in fine form, Australia looks like the team to beat. Their well-rounded squad, with a strong spin department and no apparent weaknesses, makes them heavy favorites to continue their winning streak. However, despite their recent six-wicket loss to India, Pakistan showcased their potential when they defeated Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. With a semi-final spot still within their re?ach, Pakistan will? look to bounce back strongly.

The reason behind Fatima Sana’s absence

Pakistan faces this crucial match without their captain, Fatima Sana, who is missing due to her father’s death. At the toss, stand-in skipper Muneeba Ali acknowledged the setback, especially with San??a’s ability to balance the team both as a batter and a bowler. Despite her absence, Muneeba expressed confidence in leading the team and emphasized the importance of putting up a competitive total to challenge the reigning champions.

Pakistan made two key changes for this match: Iram Javed replaces Fatima, while Sadaf Shamas comes in for Gull Feroza. These changes were made to s??trengthen the team’s balance in the absence of their captain, and Muneeba mentioned the team’s d??etermination to win the match in honor of Sana and her family.

“Obviously, Fatima is our captain and the qualities she possesses in batting and bowling are very good and she gives our team a good balance. So, obviously we will miss her as a captain and as a player, but we will try to win the match for her and her father,” Muneeba said.

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Reason behind Grace Harris’ unavailability

On the Australian side, Healy’s decision to bowl first was based on reading the fresh conditions under the lights, expecting the ball to come onto the bat well initially but grip and turn as the game progresses. Healy highlighted their adaptability, stating they are prepared for any changes in conditions.

Australia have made one change to their lineup, with Tayla Vlaeminck replacing Grace Harris. Healy explained this decision as a tactical move, aiming to add an extra bowling option to exploit the conditions. While Harris provided batting depth in previous games, this match called for a stronger bowling impact, aligning with Australia’s game plan of chasing down the target.

“We’ll have a bowl. It’s a fresh wicket, want to get the most of the conditions. Got to see what unfolds later. We have watched the games, this wicket has some spin. One change for us. We are going heavy with the ball tonight,” Healy said.

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In the ninth match of the Womens Asia Cup T20 2024, Pakistan Women registered a dominating win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women by 10 wickets.

UAE batters struggle to get going

UAE started their innings cautiously after being put in to bat by Pakistan Women. Esha Rohit and Theertha Satish opened the innings but found it difficult to score freely. Esha managed to contribute 16 runs off 26 balls, including two boundaries, before being dismissed. Satish, the standout performer for UAE, played a solid knock of 40 runs off 36 balls with five boundaries, anchoring the inning??s.

However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build on the momentum. Rinitha Rajith (6 off 8), Kavisha Egodage (2 off 6), and Khushi Sharma (12 off 13) couldn’t make significant contributions. The UAE batters struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Pakistan Women, managing a total of 103/8 in their 20 overs. Heena Hotchandani and Lavanya Keny contributed 9 and 5 runs respectively, but it was not enough t??o chall??enge the Pakistani bowlers.

Pakistan display clinical bowling performance

Pakistan Women’s bowlers were exceptional throughout the innings, maintaining tight lines and lengths. Sadia Iqbal was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/11 in her four overs, consistently troubling the UAE batters. Nashra Sandhu also impress??ed with her spel??l, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in four overs.

Tuba Hassan delivered an economical and effective spell, picking up 2 wickets for 17 runs in her three overs. Nida Dar contributed with a crucial wicket, giving away only 15 ru?ns in her two overs. The collective effort from the bowlers ensured that Pakistan restricted UAE to a modest total of 103/8.

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Gull Feroza leads Pakistan’s dominant chase

Chasing a target of 104, Pakistan Women made a strong statement with their batting performance. Openers Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali put on an unbeaten pa??rtnership to guide their team to a comprehensive victory. Feroza played a magnificent innings, scoring 62 runs off 55 balls, including eight boundaries. Her composed and aggressive approach set the tone for the chase.

Muneeba ??provided solid support, scoring 37 runs off 30 balls with four boundaries. The pair showcased excellent running between the wickets and punished any loose deliveries from the UAE bowlers. Their partnership ensured that Pakistan Women reached the target comfortably in 14.1 overs without losing any wickets.

Pakistan Women’s dominant performance with both bat and ball led them to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates Women. This win further solidified their position in Group A of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024, showcasing their prowess and determination in the tournament.

Here is how Netizens reacted:

Highest scor?es for Pakistan women in Asia Cup T20Is

62 Bismah Maroof v Malaysia 2018

62* GULL FEROZA TODAY

Gull level with legendary @maroof_bismah #AsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup #WomensAsiaCup2024 #PAKvUAE

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) July 23, 2024

Pakistan🇵🇰 achieve the FIRST e?ver 10-wicket win by any team in T20 Asia Cups.

It wouldn't be 10-wkt win if Muneeba Ali was "run-out by bowler" backing up. She was given a threat. Also a controversial stumping earlier.#PAKvUAE

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) July 23, 2024

5️⃣7️⃣ in the last match, 6️⃣2️⃣* today �?/p>

Gull Feroza is the player of the match again 🏆#PAKWvUAEW | #WomensAsiaCup2024 | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/ULoDupvV58

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 23, 2024

Gull Feroza is UNSTOPPABLE! 🔥
Back-to-back half-centuries for the Pakistan's opening batter Gull Feroza 51*(46) #WomensAsiaCup2024 #HaniaAamir #SLvIND #SaraAliKhan #ChampionsTrophy2025 #Budget2024 pic.twitter.com/j8KahHjSqp

— Zafar Iqbal (@zafarlakarmar) July 23, 2024

2nd consecutive half century for Gull feroza in women's Asia Cup 2024 . Finally a good prospect in our women's cricket To work on !!!#PakistanCricket #WomensAsiaCup2024 #WomensAsiaCup pic.twitter.com/xUJ89ecxg3

— 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐍🇵🇰🤍 (@Faizanali_152) July 23, 2024

𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙣�??��𝙘𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙙 �??��𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚💥💥

Second 100-run stand in as many games completed between Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali.#PAKWvUAEW #BackOurGirls #WomensAsiaCup2024 ||ARD pic.twitter.com/ou9bPgqi3b

— All Rounder's Den (ARD) (@AllRoundersDen) July 23, 2024

Second Consecutive Half Century For Gull Feroza 🙌#PAKvUAE | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/D6bAmIlHWV

— Muhammad Tayyab (@imtayabzafar) July 23, 2024

A 2nd 50 for Gull Feroza🔥❤️#WomensAsiaCup #PAKVSUAE pic.twitter.com/1LUP2nfNOe

— AR 𝕏 (@abdulrehman__65) July 23, 2024

gull feroza 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

— rameen (@rameenwhile) July 23, 2024

ACC Women's Asia Cup 2024:
Pakistan defeat UAE by 10 wickets.
Match details: //t.co/Ddy7FfaFzw pic.twitter.com/NWx4jQ0rH5

— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) July 23, 2024

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In a commanding display of batting, Pakistan Women secured a decisive 9-wicket victory over Nepal Women in the Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at Dambulla on Sunday (July 21). Set a target of 109, Pakistan achieved their goal in just 11.5 overs, powered by exceptional performances from Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali. Feroza’s ??explosive 57 off 35 balls and Ali’s unbeaten 46 off 34 balls anchored Pakistan’s chase, ensuring a ??comfortable win and demonstrating their dominance in the tournament.

Nepal Women’s struggles: Battling to a modest total

Nepal faced significant challenges throughout their innings, ultimately posting a total of 108/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings faltered from the start with the early dismissal of Samjhana Khadka for just 4 runs. Sita Rana Magar provided a brief period of stability with a patient 26 off 30 balls, but crucial contributions were lacking from other key players, including captain Indu Barma and Kabita Kunwar, who were dismissed for low scores. Puja Mahato’s 25 off 32 balls and Kabita Joshi’s late surge, scoring 31 not out off 23 balls, were instrumental in pushing Nepal’s total to a somewhat competitive figure, but it proved insufficient against Pakistan’s formidable chase.

Nepal are probably 10-15 runs because they were 29-1 in 4 overs and managed to get only 5 run?s in the next 4 o?vers.

Despite having as many as 10 batters in the line up. Intent was not there in the middle. Thanks?? to mainly Kabita Joshi (31*), we got close to 108-6 in the end.

— Samraat Maharjan (@MaharjanSamraat) July 21, 2024

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Pakistan Women’s chase: Dominant performance secures easy victory

Pakistan’s chase was masterfully led by openers Feroza and Muneeba, who made light work of the target. Feroza set the tone with a powerful innings, scoring an impressive 57 runs off 35 balls, including 10 boundaries. Her aggressive batting laid a solid foundation for the chase. Muneeba supported her perfectly, contributing an unbeaten 46 from 34 balls. The pair’s partnership was crucial, allowing Pakistan to reach the target with ease and in just 11.5 overs. The only wicket to fall was Feroza, dismissed by Kabita when the score was 105. Tuba Hassan joined Mu?n??eeba to see Pakistan Women over the line, securing a comfortable victory.

Pakistan Women register a dominant nine-wicket win over Nepal Women 🔥#pakvsnep #WomensAsiaCup #cricket #womencricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/KLjfsR0tHn

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) July 21, 2024

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In a thrilling start to the England versus Pakistan Women’s T20I series, the English side emerged victorious with a commanding 53-run win over Pakistan. The match, held at Edgbaston, witnessed a stellar performance from England’s veteran wicketkeeper Amy Jones, who celebrated her 100th international ap?p?earance with a memorable display.

Amy Jones shines in her 100th game for England

Facing a challenging situation early in the match, with England struggling at 11/4 after 17 balls, Jones played a pivotal role in rescuing her team with a composed innings of 37 runs. Furthermore, her four catches behind the stumps took her tally to 75 dismissals for England Women, surpassing Sarah Taylor’s previous record of 74.

Jones takes a stunner to get rid of Gull Feroza

However, it was Jones’ spectacular catch to dismiss Pakistan opener Gull Feroza that stole the limelight. In the second delivery of the sixth over, bowled by Lauren Bell, Feroz??a edged a vicious delivery that jagged back from outside off. Jones, displaying lightning reflexes, dived to her left and plucked the ball with one hand, completing an extraordinary catch that left spectators in awe.

Here is the video:

RIDICULOUS grab from Amy Jones 🤯

Match centre 👉 //t.co/orbI9lnbyV #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/aJI694Hci7

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 11, 2024

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England claim comprehensive win over Pakistan

England, batting first after losing the toss, posted a competitive total of 163/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Heather Knight led from the front with a well-crafted 49 runs, supported by crucial contributions from Jones and Danielle Gibson, who scored 37 and an unbeaten 41 respectively. Pakistan’s Waheeda Akhtar and Sadia Iqbal picked up two wickets each.

In response, Pakistan faltered in their chase, losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually getting bowled out for 110 in 18.2 overs. Sadaf Shamas was the top-scorer for the visitors with a brisk 35 off 24 balls. England’s Sarah Glenn starred with the ball,? claiming four wickets for just 1??2 runs, while Bell provided valuable support with three wickets for 22 runs.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the 16-member Women’s ODI and T20I squads for the forthcoming home series against the West Indies. The series, slated to commence in mid-April, marks a significant encounter for bot?h teams as t??hey gear up for the white-ball battle on Pakistani soil.

ODIs as part of ICC Women’s Championship

The upcoming series will kick off with a set of three One Day Internationals (ODIs), integral fixtures within the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. This championship holds paramount importance as teams vie for points to secure direct qualification for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for the following year. Following the ODIs, a series of five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) will take place, offering vital preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Leadership and squad inclusions

Nida Dar, the seasoned all-rounder, will continue to lead the Women in Green in both formats. However, the participation of veteran cricketer Bismah Maroof in both squads is contingent upon her fitness. In the ODI squad, the return of wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz is notable. Sidra, boasting significant experience with 67 ODIs and 56 T20Is under her be??lt, last represented Pa??kistan in ODIs against South Africa in September 2023.

Likewise, the T20I squad sees the comeback of Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Rameen Shamim, and Tuba Hassan. Ayesha, with 29 ODIs and 20 T20Is, last featured in Pakistan’s T20I squad against South Africa in 2021. Feroza’s last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in 2022, while Shamim’s last T20I match dated back to 2019 against South Africa. Hassan, who debuted in ODIs against Australia in 2023, was last seen in T20I action against England during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023.

Selectors’ vision

Chief Selector Saleem Jaffar expressed the significance of the series against the West Indies, highlighting the pivotal role of ODIs in the ICC Women’s Championship. He emphasized the team’s aim to secure maximum points leveraging the home advantage, thereby strengthening thei?r prospects for direct qualification to the upcoming ??ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.

“The series against the West Indies is important for us as the ODIs are part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. We are aiming to secure maximum points in the series, taking advantage of our home conditions, to enhance our chances for direct qualification for next year’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup,” said Jaffar in an official statement.

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Pakistan Women’s ODI squad

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Naji??ha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, ?Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.

Pakistan Women’s T20I squad

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and?? Umm-e-Hani.

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