Captain Rashada Williams delivered a Participant-of-the-Match efficiency with a vital half-century as West Indies Ladies ‘A’ secured an exhilarating three-wicket victory over Pakistan Ladies ‘A’ with only one ball to spare.
This win allowed the West Indies to degree the three-match, 50-over sequence in Muridke, Pakistan.
In pursuit of a goal of 189 runs on the Lahore Nation Membership, the guests managed to realize their purpose, largely due to the excellent innings by Williams. The suitable-handed batter scored a formidable 71 runs from 94 deliveries. Opener Shabika Gajnabi offered priceless help with 25 runs from 38 balls, whereas Zaida James contributed 23 runs from 58 deliveries decrease down the order.
Pakistan Ladies ‘A’ posts 188-9
Earlier within the match, Pakistan Ladies ‘A’ had posted a complete of 188 for 9 after being requested to bat. Sidra Nawaz was their high scorer, contributing precisely 50 runs from 85 balls with 4 boundaries. Openers Shawaal Zulfiqar (32) and Eyman Fatima (25) additionally made priceless contributions.
The West Indies Ladies ‘A’ bowlers have been led by off-spinner Ashmini Munisar, who took three wickets for 21 runs, and left-armer Quiana Joseph, who claimed two wickets for 30 runs.
This victory was essential for West Indies Ladies ‘A’ following their slim eight-run defeat within the sequence opener final Tuesday. The sequence will conclude in Lahore on Sunday.
62-run opening partnership
Shawaal and Eyman gave Pakistan Ladies ‘A’ a robust begin with a 62-run opening partnership, however Munisar and Joseph dismantled the highest order, inflicting 5 wickets to fall for simply 31 runs. Sidra Nawaz’s resilient half-century and partnerships with Noreen Yaqoob (19) and Rameen Shamim (10) lifted Pakistan to a aggressive complete.
In response, West Indies Ladies ‘A’ confronted an early setback with the lack of Shunelle Sawh for simply 5 runs. Nevertheless, Captain Rashada Williams led her staff’s restoration with essential partnerships, including 44 runs for the second wicket with Gajnabi and one other 50 runs for the fifth wicket with James.
Williams’ dismissal within the thirty eighth over left her staff needing 43 runs to win, however number-eight Sheneta Grimmond’s 17 not out ensured victory for the guests. Teenaged left-arm spinner Anosha Nasir was the standout bowler for Pakistan ‘A’, claiming three wickets for 36 runs.
