New Delhi: Team India opened the account of victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, but at the same time big trouble can also arise. India won against Pakistan by six wickets, but when the Indian team was just two runs away from victory, Harmanpreet Kaur injured herself. After this, she had to retire hurt and leave the field.
Nida Dar came to bowl the 19th over for Pakistan. On the fourth ball of Nida, Harmanpreet Kaur lost her balance and fell on the field. There was a chance of stumping on which, but it could not happen. After this, Harman was seen in a lot of pain. Physio came on the field, but after this, she had to leave the field.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not come to the India vs Pakistan match post-presentation and Smriti Mandhana came in her place. When Mandhana was asked about Harman’s injury, she said, ‘It is too early to say anything right now, the medical team is looking at her. We hope she is fine.’ After this, Smriti said about the team’s performance, ‘As a bowling unit, we bowled well and also showed agility on the field. We were very good on the field. We could have done better in batting. But we are happy to achieve this victory.’
Regarding the net run rate, Mandhana said, ‘We were thinking about it, but Shefali was not able to time the ball well. We did not want to get into a situation where victory would seem difficult for us. Net run rate is in our mind, this victory will give us momentum, and we hope to win in the future as well.’ Pakistan scored 105 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs, and India won the match by scoring 108 runs for four wickets in 18.5 overs.
