'What a win' - India women scripts spectacular comeback to crush Pakistan by 107 runs

India started their World Cup campaign on a winning note as they beat Pakistan by 107 runs. India entered into the game with a hundred per cent record against Pakistan. The Mithali Raj-led side won the toss and elected to bat first in the high-stake game. They had a poor start as they lost the wicket of opening batter Shafali Verma (0) at the end of the third over against Diana Baig.

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Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma (40) stitched a partnership of 88 runs before the latter was dismissed by left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu with the scorecard reading 92/2. The wicket triggered a collapse as Mandhana (52) was caught and bowled by Anam Amin. The two-time finalists lost three more wickets in the form of Harmapreet Kaur (5), wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh (1), and skipper Mithali Raj (9) and were tottering at 114/6.

However, the partnership of 122 runs between Pooja Vastrakar (67) and Sneh Rana (53*) ensured the team amassed a fighting total of 244/7. For the Bismah Maroof-led side, Nashra Sandhu and Nida Dar took two wickets each while Diana Baig, Anam Amin, and Fatima Sana took one each. In reply, Pakistan had a slow start as they could only muster 26 runs in the powerplay even when they didn't lose a wicket.

In the 11th over, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad struck with the wicket of Javeria Khan. The innings never got going as they kept losing wickets in clusters. Sidra Ameen (30) was the top scorer for the side but couldn't go big. The team was restricted to 137 all-out with Gayakwad taking four wickets. On the other hand, Jhulan Goswami and Sneh Rana took two each while Deepti Sharma and Meghna Singh took one each. India won the game by 107 runs and has kept their winning streak against arch-rivals alive.

This is how Twitter reacted

What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan.

That was a thrashing, and in grand style.

Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana's great all-round show & Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball.

ChakDe India #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/CyAy04phTt

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 6, 2022

Many congratulations @BCCIWomen on a comprehensive win against Pakistan and starting the World Cup on a spectacular note. Well played. Wishing the girls the very best for the matches ahead. #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/y61tmzIODL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 6, 2022

Yes! Yes! Yes! What a wonderful victory!! Superb performance team. Way to go..

Proud of you all. @PoojaVastrakar & @SnehRana15 great partnership, outstanding Rajeshwari Gayakwad with the bowl, marvellous Richa behind the stumps. Wow!!#ICCWomenworldcup2022 #PAKvIND

— Mona Meshram (@MonaMeshram30) March 6, 2022

What a win. This would feel very satisfying considering India were in trouble at 114/6. To win by 107 runs and start the World Cup Campaign with a bang is a splendid effort by @BCCIWomen #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/jXIJsRwH8E

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 6, 2022

When indian woman team win every indian be like: chalo indian team ko wish kar deta hu aur

Pakistan fans ko thoda troll 😅 #IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/1JP3i1udfi

— Ashish Ahir (@AshishA48388218) March 6, 2022

Congratulations women's cricket team win match #womenworldcup #IndiaVsPakistan #indianchampion pic.twitter.com/DHQgMe4Ofw

— Pankaj Parmar (@PankajP56556768) March 6, 2022

Done and Dusted

Well INDW#IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/HLIdoX6bO8

— Bd.Copper (@copper_bd) March 6, 2022

Beautiful start to the World Cup🇮🇳🇮🇳

Congratulations Team India @BCCIWomen#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/Weu6Zr2o5N

— Shashank Pawaskar (@pawaskar_sha) March 6, 2022