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ICC Women’s World T-20: Aus, Ind & WI Win On Opening Day

Sports Desk (November 10, 2018): Favourites Australia began their Women’s World Twenty20 campaign with a 52-run win over Pakistan in Guyana. India thrashed Kiwis, while Windies defeated Bangladesh.

Australia was given early momentum by wicketkeeper and player of the match Alyssa Healy after they chose to bat against Pakistan as she helped them to fifty without loss after only 34 balls. After Healy was caught at long-on for 48 in the eighth over to leave the Australians on 72-1, Pakistan began to restrict the scoring and nearly five overs elapsed without a boundary.

Opening partner Beth Mooney also made 48 and skipper Meg Lanning hit a six in her 41 before she was one of two wickets to fall in the final over.

Pakistan had lost three wickets by the end of the powerplay and teenage leg-spinner Georgia Wareham then struck twice in the 12th over, both expertly pouched by Healy behind the stumps. The world number one side made 165-5, with three players passing 40, and Pakistan never challenged with 113-8.

India, yet to reach a World T20 final, beat New Zealand by 34 runs after posting 194-5, captain Harmanpreet Kaur striking eight sixes in her 103.

Hosts and defending champions West Indies beat Asia Cup winners Bangladesh by 60 runs in Friday’s late match.

Pakistan will face its rivals (India) tomorrow at 8:30 pm in the mega event, while England will play Sri Lanka at 1:30 am.

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