Riding on an unbeaten half-century from Jemimah Rodrigues, India opened their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a win against arch-rivals Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday. Chasing a target of 150, Jemimah scored an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls as India crossed the finishing line with an over to spare. Earlier on the trust of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof Fifty, had posted a total of 149/4 in 20 overs. Twitterati congratulated people from all walks of life as India pulled off the most successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history Harmanpreet Kaurtook the lead in achieving such a milestone.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
“High quality run chase from @BCCIWomen. Jemima and Richa were brilliant but how quiet was the dressing room when we needed 40 runs in 4 overs,” said the veteran off-spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin Tweeted.
high quality run chase from this @BCCI Women, Jemima and Richa were brilliant but how quiet the dressing room was when we needed 40 off 4 overs. #T20worldcup2023
— ashwin (@ashwinravi99) February 12, 2023
“What a win! Second biggest successful run chase in Women’s #T20WorldCup history. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh There were extra specials in a thrilling run chase. Excellent start to the tournament, best wishes @BCCIWomen,” National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman Tweeted.
What a victory!
2nd highest successful tune chase among women #t20worldcup History.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh were extra special in a thrilling run chase. Good start to the tournament @BCCI Women #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/wG0Aq4xr4N— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 12, 2023
“What a match! The energy and fighting spirit shown by all the players was fantastic. Congratulations #TeamIndia for a great win. It definitely set the tone for a great tournament. More power to you girls!” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah posted on Twitter.
What a match! The energy and fighting spirit displayed by all the players was commendable.
Congratulations #TeamIndia for a resounding victory. It has certainly set the tone for a great tournament.
More power to you, girls! #INDvPAK #t20worldcup @BCCI Women pic.twitter.com/bifegXstz7– Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 12, 2023
Former India hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh said, “Great start by our team in the T20 World Cup.”
Great start for our team in T20 World Cup #t20worldcup #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/jP7ceZCaTr
— Rupinder Pal Singh (@RupinderBob3) February 12, 2023
“A great start for the Indian women’s team, a record run chase to start their #T20WorldCup. Jemimah’s match-winning innings and Richa’s power-hitting was amazing to watch, tough luck for Pakistan A proper India vs Pakistan game Former India cricketer Sunil Joshi said in a tweet.
What a great start for the Indian women’s team A record run chase #t20worldcup, Jemimah’s match-winning knock and Richa’s power-hitting was amazing to watch, tough luck for Pakistan A proper India vs Pakistan game.#INDvsPAK@Jamie Rodrigues @13richaghosh pic.twitter.com/l8HY5oo6ar
– Sunil Joshi | (@SunilJoshi_Spin) February 12, 2023
Here are some fans’ reactions:
India’s number 3 with a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/ewiyYWUxhP
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 12, 2023
History – India’s second highest run chase in T20 World Cup.
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2023
India has defeated Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/4gZwVKTVia
– Cricket is Love (@cricketfan__) February 12, 2023
Chasing 150 to win, Jemimah Rodrigues smashed an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls studded with eight fours to reach the target with six balls to spare.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof (68 not out) and aggressive Ayesha Naseem (43 not out) had increased their team’s score to 68 for four in the 13th over.
(with AFP inputs)
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