India vs Pakistan women's U19 T20 Asia Cup Highlights: It took just 7.5 overs for India to race to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan in their women's U-19 T20 Asia Cup opener in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Pakistan couldn't stand in front of Sonam Yadav's 4/6 to manage 67/7 in 20 overs. In reply, India lost opener Trisha G in the first over but G Kamilini's 29-ball unbeaten 44, including four fours and three sixes sealed the deal for India withing 8 overs. India will next take on Nepal on December 17.
That's it. G Kamilini seals India's win with a six. India reach 68/1 in just 7.5 overs. Kamilini remains unbeaten on 44 as she hammered 4 fours and 3 sixes during her 29-ball stay.
India look to finish things early as G Kamilini steps out to hit Quratulain for a six over deep mid-wicket. IND-W U-19 62/1 (73)
A huge 15-run over comes for India. G Kamilini steps out against Rozina Akram to smash India's first six in the game. IND-W U-19 54/1 (7)
India look to have regrouped after the early blow in the form of Trisha G. G Kamilini and Sanika Chalke have played cautiously since then, hitting loose balls for boundaries as India end powerplay at 39/1 in 6 overs.
And here comes Trisha G and G Kamilini for India. Fatima Khan strikes in the first over as Trisha gives a return catch to the bowler. Sanika Chalke comes in and smashes India's first boundary. IND-W U-19 12/1 (1)
India would be super proud of their show as they restrict Pakistan to 67/7 in 20 overs. Sonam Yadav is the star of the show with 4/6. India need 68 runs to win.
Wickets continue to fall as Parunika Sisodia gets her first wicket. Fatima Khan gives a simple return catch to the bowler. PAK-W U-19 58/7 (18.3)
Another impressive over from Joshita VJ. 5 dot balls, one single and a wide come in her final over of the spell. PAK-W U-19 57/6 (18)
Some respite for Pakistan finally as Fatima Khan smashes Parunika Sisodia for back-to-back fours. It was also Pakistan's first boundary since the 9th over. PAK-W U-19 55/6 (17)
Looks like Pakistan won't cross the 70-run mark as Joshita VJ concedes jut one run in the 16th over. PAK-W U-19 45/6 (16)
Sonam Yadav is on fire against Pakistan. The left-arm spinner from UP removes Pakistan skipper Zoofishan Ayyaz to register her fourth wicket on the day. Sonam ends her spell with figures of 4/6. PAK-W U-19 44/6 (15)
Another wicket goes down for Pakistan. Ravail Farhan goes for the big heave but manages only a thick edge to be comfortably caught by the Indian player. Sonam Yadav takes her third wicket. PAK-W U-19 42/5 (12)
India dominate in Kuala Lumpur as Pakistan lose their fourth wicket. Areesha Ansari tries to sweep Sonam, only to see the ball hit her bat and then stumps. PAK-W U-19 37/4
Another wicket goes down for Pakistan as Komal Khan is trapped in front. The right hander goes on one knee and pull Mithila but missed the line of the ball. Two wickets in two overs for India. PAK-W U-19 33/3 (8.1)
Maham Anees survives a stumping. She goes forward but misses the line and the wicketkeeper breaks the stumps. TV replays show that Maham is just inside the line. OUTTT!!! Her joy is shortlived as Sonam traps her in the next ball. PAK-W U-19 29/2 (8)
Important over for Pakistan as Komal Khan smashes two fours off Aayushi in the final over of the powerplay. PAK-W U-19 25/1 (6)
Spin is introduced inside the powerplay. Parunika Sisodia is brought into attack. She starts with five dot balls and a single. PAK-W U-19 17/1 (5)
A cautious start for Pakistan as the Indian bowlers keep the opposition on pressure. PAK-W U-19 16/1 (4)
Joshitha VJ strikes in her first over as she traps Fizza Fiaz for just 5. Fiaz tries to go across the line and the Indian pacer was right on the mark. PAK 12/1 (2)
It's game time in Kuala Lumpur. Shabnam MD to open the bowling for India. Komal Khan and Fizza Fiaz are the Pakistan openers. PAK-W U-19 4/0 (1)
Pakistan captain Zoofishan Ayyaz wins the toss and opts to bat first.
The toss is just a few minutes away. Stay tuned to this place for all the live updates.
ICYMI, the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction is just a few hours away today and solid performances could lead some of the names getting picked in the auction in Bengaluru.
In the tournament opener, Sri Lanka have posted 153/4 in 20 overs against Malaysia with Manudi Nanayakkara scoring a 40-ball 74 not out.
India have got the chance to do a double here. The Indian team were crowned U-19 women's T20 World Cup champions under Shafali Verma in 2023. They also have the chance to be called Asia best in the inaugural edition.
“I’ve seen women’s game grow a lot. They’ve become a lot stronger and everyone would just want to be those hitters, and big run scorers. So power hitting plays a very major role now, because if you train very well in that, and have good bat speed, and timing, you would score runs."
"We have had good training sessions before our arrival here in Malaysia and the players are looking forward to do well in the tournament. We will take one game at a time and the players are fully focused to showcase their talent in the tournament.”
Zoofishan Ayyaz (C), Komal Khan, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Fizza Fiaz, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad, Wasifa Hussain.
Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S.
India are placed in Group B with Pakistan and Nepal. Group A consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 4 stage where each team plays two matches each. The top two teams in Super Four stage play the final.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs Pakistan in women's U-19 T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur. This is the first time such a tournament is being staged for the U-19 women's team. Six teams are taking part in the competition.