Indian women’s cricket team started their World Cup campaign on a winning note. India won the match against arch-rivals Pakistan comfortably by 107 runs at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Earlier, Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof was seen arriving for the first match against India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 with a baby in her arms. The photo won millions of hearts on the internet. After the match, even Indian women cricketers could not stop themselves to meet little Fatima, a daughter of Bismah Maroof.
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It was a heartwarming moment for Indian women players to play with Bismah Maroof’s daughter Fatima after the match. ICC shared adorable photos and videos when the Indian players were seen posing and playing with Pakistani skipper Bismah Maroof’s baby. The Indian women cricketers not only played with Fatima but also posed for a picture with her as she rested in the arms of her mother Bismah Maroof.
Bismah Maroof has planned to retire from international cricket. However, her destiny took her to lead Pakistan in the World Cup. It is an adorable gesture from the Indian women cricketers. Watch the photos and video here.
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Earlier, Indian skipper Mithali Raj won the toss and elected to bat first. India was off to a flying start and at one moment India was 96 for 1 in 21 overs. However, a middle-order collapsed and India was reeling down to 114 for 6 in 33.1 overs. But thanks to Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana’s brilliant partnership of 122 runs that took the momentum from Pakistan. Both have scored half-centuries and India scored 244 for the loss of 7 wickets in 50 overs. Pakistan was never in a chase as they were kept losing wickets in regular intervals. In the end, the score was too much for Pakistan and India won the match by 107 runs. India will next play against New Zealand on March 10.
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