The Ghani Glass Ground in Lahore witnessed a thrilling contest between Rameen Shamim’s Pakistan Women A and Rashada Williams’ West Indies Women A in the first one-day match of a three-game series. Pakistan Women A successfully defended a low total of 174 runs, securing an eight-run victory over the visitors.
West Indies Women A won the toss and chose to field first, putting Pakistan Women A into bat. Gull Feroza played a crucial role for the home side, scoring a valuable half-century with 62 runs from 101 balls, including four boundaries. Shawaal Zulfiqar contributed 17 runs from 40 balls, hitting two boundaries during her innings.
Cherry-Ann Fraser, the right-arm pacer, was the standout bowler for West Indies Women A, taking three wickets, while left-arm orthodox spinner Zaida James picked up two crucial wickets.
Despite the modest total, Pakistan Women A’s spin attack proved to be effective. In the chase, West Indies Women A was bowled out for 166 runs in 45.2 overs, falling just nine runs short of the target. Shabika Gajnabi was the top scorer for the visitors, contributing 29 runs from 44 balls, including three boundaries. Captain Rashada Williams played a supporting role, adding 27 runs in 39 balls, featuring two fours.
Pakistan Women A’s spinners, Saima Malik, Anosha Nasir, and captain Rameen Shamim, took two wickets each, ensuring that the West Indies Women A batting lineup did not settle comfortably during their pursuit of the target.
The victory in the first one-day match gives Pakistan Women A a positive start in the series, setting the stage for an exciting second one-day match, scheduled to be played on October 26 at the Ghani Glass Ground in Lahore.
Brief Scores: Pakistan Women A: 174 all out in 49.3 overs (Gull Feroza 62, Shawaal Zulfiqar 17; Cherry-Ann Fraser 3-38, Zaida James 2-29) West Indies Women A: 166 all out in 45.2 overs (Shabika Gajnabi 29, Rashada Williams 27; Saima Malik 2-28, Anosha Nasir 2-29, Rameen Shamim 2-31) Player of the Match: Gull Feroza (Pakistan Women A)
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