Skipper nimra rafique

T20 World Cup: Day 6 of the Women's T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind delivered one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament as arch-rivals India and Pakistan collided in a high-voltage Match 10 at the BOI Grounds, Colombo.

India came in unbeaten after four commanding victories, already securing their semifinal spot with clinical consistency. Pakistan, despite this being only their second outing, entered with immense confidence following a massive 200+ runs win over Sri Lanka. The build-up, the rivalry, and the stakes made this fixture a global spectacle.

Pakistan posted a total of 135/8, anchored almost entirely by a superb 66 off 57 balls from B3 Mehreen Ali. Her innings brought stability after Pakistan’s top order crumbled to 23/4 inside six overs under intense pressure from India’s disciplined bowling and relentless fielding. A brief contribution from Esha Faisal, who added 6, offered temporary respite before B3 Bushra Ashraf revived the innings with a determined 44 off 38 balls, keeping the scoreboard moving through sharp running and well-judged placement. Skipper Nimra Rafique’s 8 added minor resistance, but Pakistan’s innings was repeatedly disrupted by India’s brilliance in the field, resulting in seven run-outs that reflected the precision, awareness, and intensity of the Indian unit. With 15 extras boosting their total, Pakistan finished at a defendable 135/8, though the innings remained heavily reliant on the contributions of Mehreen and Bushra.