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The beauty of this tournament is that we won’t have to wait too long between games to be treated to world class talent.
Even better is that traditional arch-rivals India and Pakistan will do battle in the first game of day three of the World T20.
Will India continue their dominance over Pakistan in T20I cricket?
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur treated the cricketing world to an incredible 103 off 51 balls, against New Zealand, which was the first ever century for India in T20I cricket. That she was battling stomach cramps and back pain during the innings speaks testament of her commitment and mindset, hellbent on leading India to a successful tournament. After beating world number two New Zealand comfortably, India come up against a side looking to get their first win of the tournament.
Pakistan showed some encouraging signs against Australia, but ultimately, lack of power hitting hurt them. Australia were set to get closer to 200 at one point, but Pakistan’s fighting effort with the ball and in the field was encouraging, and is something they must take into the game against India. In a very difficult group, and with Australia taking on Ireland later in the day, it is safe to say that this is already must-win territory for Pakistan.
Key to an India win
Key to a Pakistan win
Possible teams
India: 1. Mithali Raj, 2. Smriti Mandhana, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Dayalan Hemalatha, 5. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 6. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 7. Veda Krishnamurthy, 8. Radha Yadav, 9. Deepti Sharma, 10. Arundhati Reddy, 11. Poonam Yadav
Pakistan: 1. Ayesha Zafar, 2. Nahida Khan, 3. Umaima Sohail, 4. Bismah Mahroof, 5. Janveria Khan (c), 6. Nida Dar, 7. Sidra Nawaz (wk), 8. Aliya Riaz, 9. Sana Mir, 10. Nashra Sandhu, 11. Anam Amin
Stats and Facts
- India and Pakistan have met 10 times, with India winning eight.
- Harmanpreet Kaur hit five off her first 13 balls against New Zealand, before storming to 103 off 51 balls.
- India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the last meeting between the sides.