India Beat Pakistan In Women’s T20 World Cup: Here’s How The World Reacted

Jemimah Rodrigues slammed an unbeaten half-century as India bought their Women’s T20 World Cup marketing campaign underway with a win in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan on the Newlands In Cape Town on Sunday. Chasing a goal of 150, Jemimah slammed an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls as India crossed the ending line with an over to spare. Earlier, Pakistan, on the again of captain Bismah Maroof fifty, had posted a complete of 149/4 in 20 overs. As India pulled off the very best profitable run chase within the historical past of the Women’s T20 World Cup, folks from all walks of life took to Twitter and congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaur-led facet on attaining such a landmark.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

“High quality run chase this from @BCCIWomen. Jemima and Richa were fantastic, but what stuck out was how calm the dressing room was when we needed 40 from 4 overs,” veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin tweeted.

High high quality run chase this from @BCCIWomen. Jemima and Richa have been incredible, however what caught out was how calm the dressing room was after we wanted 40 from 4 overs. #T20WorldCup2023

— Ashwin(@ashwinravi99) February 12, 2023

“WHAT A WIN! The second highest successful run chase in Women’s #T20WorldCup history. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh were extra special in a thrilling run chase. Great start to the tournament, best wishes @BCCIWomen,” National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman tweeted.

WHAT A WIN !
The second highest profitable tun chase in Women’s #T20WorldCup historical past.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh have been further particular in an exciting run chase. Great begin to the event, greatest needs @BCCIWomen #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/wG0Aq4xr4N

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 12, 2023

“What a match! The energy and fighting spirit showcased by all the players was brilliant. Congratulations #TeamIndia for an outstanding win.This has surely set the tone for a great tournament. More power to you, girls!” BCCI secretary Jay Shah posted on Twitter.

What a match! The vitality and combating spirit showcased by all of the gamers was sensible.
Congratulations #CrewIndia for an impressive win.This has certainly set the tone for a terrific event.
More energy to you, ladies! #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup @BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/bifegXstz7

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 12, 2023

“Brilliant start by our team at the T20 World Cup,” former India hockey participant Rupinder Pal Singh quipped.

Brilliant begin by our crew on the T20 World Cup #t20worldcup #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/jP7ceZCaTr

— Rupinder Pal Singh (@rupinderbob3) February 12, 2023

“What a terrific start for Indian women’s team A record run chase to begin their #T20WorldCup. match winning knock frm Jemimah & a power-hitting of Richa was stunning to see,tough luck for Pakistan A proper India vs Pakistan game,” former India cricketer Sunil Joshi stated in a tweet.

What a terrific begin for Indian ladies’s crew A file run chase to start their #T20WorldCup. match profitable knock frm Jemimah & a power-hitting of Richa was beautiful to see,robust luck for Pakistan A correct India vs Pakistan recreation.#INDvsPAK@JemiRodrigues @13richaghosh pic.twitter.com/l8HY5oo6ar

— Sunil Joshi | (@SunilJoshi_Spin) February 12, 2023

Here are a few of the fan reactions:

India’s No.3 with a match profitable innings in opposition to Pakistan within the T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/ewiyYWUxhP

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 12, 2023

History – India chase down 2nd highest run rating in T20 World Cup.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2023

India have defeated Pakistan within the ladies’s T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/4gZwVKTVia

— Cricket is Love (@cricketfan__) February 12, 2023

Chasing 150 to win, India reached their goal with six balls to spare after Jemimah Rodrigues hit an undefeated 53 off 38 deliveries with eight fours.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof (68 not out) and hard-hitting Ayesha Naseem (43 not out) had boosted their facet’s whole after struggling to 68 for 4 within the thirteenth over.

(With AFP Inputs)

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