Women's World T20: Pakistan beat India by 2 runs on DL method

Pakistan defeated India by two runs in a riveting contest which was decided on DL method.

Sana Mir's side were 77/6, requiring 20 runs off 24 balls before heavy showers stopped play. Pakistan, who were rattled by India with three wickets in 10 balls, were 2 runs ahead on DL method and persistent rain meant they ended up on the winning side after the cut-off time.

In the chase of 97, Pakistan were cruising at 48/2 in 9 overs after Sidra Ameen's run-a-ball 26 before India staged a comeback. Muneeba Ali and Iram Javed then combined in a 21-run partnership to ensure Pakistan were ahead on DL method.

Earlier, Pakistan restricted arch-rivals India to 96 runs in the ICC Women's World T20 group match played at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday.