Women’s T20 WC: We will try to be calm, not take much pressure, says Pakistan's Fatima Sana

IANS | October 5, 2024 7:09 PM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team will try to be calm and not take much pressure on themselves ahead of a crunch clash against India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday afternoon. Fatima was top-notch in her all-rounder roles – a knock of 30 and figures of 2-10 - in guiding Pakistan to a 31-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Group A game at Sharjah. With their confidence on a high, Pakistan will be aiming to make it back-to-back wins against an Indian team, who were consigned to a 58-run defeat by New Zealand.

Women’s T20 WC: Harmanpreet has been more successful at four or five, says Poonam

Niharika Raina | October 5, 2024 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Ahead of India’s must-win Group A clash against Pakistan in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, veteran leg-spinner Poonam Yadav said captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been a more successful batter at number four or five, instead of being at number three. In Friday’s campaign opener, where India suffered a heavy 58-run defeat, Harmanpreet could make only 15 runs as a No.3 batter, a move decided before leaving for the UAE, which brought mixed reactions.

Women's T2O WC: India look to bounce back after NZ defeat, says Jemimah Rodrigues

IANS | October 5, 2024 10:36 AM

Dubai, Oct 5 (IANS) India's women's cricket team faced a crucial test of character as they aim to recover from a significant loss to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Jemimah Rodrigues stressed the importance of resilience as the team seeks to reignite their campaign following a disappointing 58-run defeat in Dubai on Friday.