WATCH: Richa Ghosh single-handedly takes Fatima Sana out of Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Of Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 game on Sunday (October 6) in between India again Pakistanthe Indian wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh it delivered one of the game’s most memorable moments.

Richa Ghosh’s clever catch: Fatima Sana’s walk

On the last ball of the 14th over, Asha Sobhana bowled a well-flying delivery outside off stump that caught and turned away from the batter. Pakistan captain Fatima Sanatrying to sweep for the third consecutive boundary, he only managed an edge. Richa, showing incredible pace and presence of mind, jumped to her right and took a stunning one-handed catch, dismissing Fatima for 13 balls in 8 balls. The dismissal left Pakistan in deep trouble at 70/6 and swung the momentum in India’s favour.

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Earlier, Pakistan’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired as they faced immediate setbacks. Renuka Singh set the tone by subtracting Gull Feroza with a four-ball duck in the first over, which put Pakistan on the back foot. Deepti Sharma then he wanted the wicket of Sidra Aminwho struggled to get 8 runs off 11 balls. Pakistan’s middle order also failed to find any rhythm, with Omaima Sohail falling cheaply for 3 runs again Uneba Alidespite showing some resistance, managing only 17 runs from 26 deliveries. With wickets constantly falling, Pakistan could not build a strong stand and found themselves at 52 for 5 midway through their innings.

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Indian bowlers kept Pakistan under pressure

Indian bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy and supported by Renuka and Deepti, constantly troubled the Pakistan batsmen throughout the innings. Arundhati was very efficient, taking 3 important wickets, including a dangerous one Aliya Riazwho was dismissed for just 4 runs. Shreyanka Patil and Sobhana also played a key role, limiting Pakistan’s scoring chances. Renuka and Deepti’s early success set the stage for excellence, and Ghosh’s stunning catch to remove skipper Fatima further strengthened India’s grip on the game.

Nida Dar’s stand alone

While most of Pakistan’s batsmen struggled, they played everything Nida Dar make a strong effort to provide stability in the middle position. Dar scored 28 runs from 34 balls, hit one boundary, and tried to stop the innings after the wickets were full. He got some support Syeda Aroob Shahwho remains unbeaten with 14 runs from 17 balls. Together, the pair put on a partnership of 28 runs for the eighth wicket, but it was not enough to pose a serious challenge to India. Despite Dar’s efforts, Pakistan’s innings ended at 105/8, leaving India in charge of the chase.

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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.