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Green Shirts outclass West Indies by 65 runs in low-scoring thriller at Gaddafi Stadium
Lahore | April 14, 2025.
📰 Match Summary
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Match: Pakistan vs West Indies
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Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Result: Pakistan won by 65 runs
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Player of the Match: Sidra Amin (54 runs)
Pakistan’s Commanding Performance
In a gripping low-scoring encounter, Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat West Indies Women by 65 runs. This marked Pakistan’s third consecutive win in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, significantly boosting their chances to secure a spot in the main event.
Pakistan's Innings: Grit and Stability
Batting first, Pakistan set a target of 192 runs:
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Sidra Amin was the backbone of the innings with a steady 54 runs, earning her the Player of the Match award.
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Muneeba Ali added a solid 33 off 60 balls, while Sidra Nawaz (23) and Aliya Riaz (20) made crucial contributions.
West Indies bowlers gave a tough fight, with:
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Hayley Matthews, Karishma Ramharack, and Afy Fletcher taking one wicket each.
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Ashmini Munisar and Aaliyah Alleyne also picked up a wicket apiece.
West Indies’ Struggle with the Bat
Chasing 192, West Indies faltered and were all out for 126 runs. Their batters couldn’t build partnerships:
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Aaliyah Alleyne (22) and Shabika Gajnabi (21) were the only notable scorers.
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Pakistan’s bowlers, led by captain Sana, dismantled the batting lineup.
Bowling Brilliance from Green Shirts
Pakistan bowlers were clinical in defending the modest total:
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Sana led from the front with 3 wickets.
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Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu supported well, taking 2 wickets each.
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Sadia Iqbal chipped in with 1 wicket to complete the team effort.
Unbeaten So Far
Prior to this impressive win, Pakistan had already defeated Ireland and Scotland, keeping a clean sheet in the tournament so far. Their form, confidence, and unity on the field are becoming key highlights of the qualifiers.
Path to the World Cup
With this third consecutive victory, the Green Shirts are now strong contenders for qualification to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Their momentum and team spirit make them one of the most dangerous sides in the qualifiers.
Match Highlight Moments (For Visual Design)
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Sidra Amin celebrating her half-century
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Team huddle after key wickets
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Sana’s bowling spell
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West Indies wickets falling in quick succession.
