LIVE: Pakistan off to a disciplined start with the ball in Hamilton – ICC Cricket

Pakistan clinched their first victory of the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, beating West Indies by eight wickets in Hamilton, registering their first points on the board.

Chasing a target of 90 in 20 overs, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin provided a solid platform for Pakistan.

Muneeba would get a second chance, being dropped for 35, but could not make the most of her opportunity.

Earlier, Pakistan’s spinners were in full flight as West Indies were restricted to 89/7 after 20 overs in Hamilton.

It was a steady start for West Indies in the Powerplay, with Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews helping their side to 19/0.

Campbelle would be outfoxed by Dar, running down the wicket but failing to get to the pitch of the delivery and Sidra Nawaz would then do the job to stump Campbelle for 7.

Dar scalped the wickets of Kycia Knight in the 16th over before Stafanie Taylor was caught and bowled by Nashra Sundhu for 18 on the first ball of the next over.

After a lengthy delay, Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof called it right at the toss, electing to field first in a contest that was reduced to 20-overs-a-side due to incessant rains in the morning.

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