Twitter Reactions: India keep their ODI streak against Pakistan intact with 107-run win in Women's World Cup

India Women got their ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 campaign off to a winning start by getting the better of Pakistan by 107 runs at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 6. It was a clinical performance from India as they staged a remarkable comeback having suffered a batting collapse in the first innings.

By the virtue of this win, India W not only kept their ODI World Cup record against the arch-rivals intact with a third straight victory under their belt but have also won in all their 11 meetings against the Women In Green in One Day Internationals. The match also saw India skipper Mithali Raj becoming the first-ever female cricketer to have featured in six World Cups.

Rajeshwari Gayakwad spins a web around the Pakistan batters

Chasing a stiff total of  245, openers Sidra Ameen and Javeria Khan ensured a watchful start for Pakistan with a 28-run opening stand before the latter was dismissed by Rajeshwari Gayakwad in the 11th over. Captain Bismah Maroof then joined Ameen in the middle to rebuild the innings but, went back to the pavilion with just 15 runs to her name.

It all went downhill from there on for Pakistan as they lost wickets at regular intervals with none of the batters being able to apply themselves as Gayakwad ran through their batting lineup and finished with figures of 4/31 from her 10 overs at an economy of 3.1. Tail-ender Diana Baig did try to keep her team in the hunt scoring 24 but, it was just not enough as they were bundled out for 137 in the 43rd over.

Earlier in the day, the middle-order duo of Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar added 122 runs for the seventh-wicket stand and carried out the rescue act for the Indian eves after they had found themselves in a spot of bother being reduced to 114/6 in the 34th over despite a brilliant 52 by opener Smriti Mandhana and a vital 40 by Deepti Sharma.

Sneh Rana remained unbeaten on 53 runs off 48 deliveries while Pooja Vastrakar scored a splendid 67 runs from 59 balls that propelled India to a competitive total of 244/7 from their 50 overs.

Here’s how Twitter reacted after India outclassed Pakistan

बादल पे पाँव है, या छूटा गाँव है
अब तो भई चल पड़ी, अपनी ये नाव है!
Super stuff from Team India! 🇮🇳👏🏼 #INDvPAK #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/qzLpXq5KJe

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 6, 2022

What a massive win by the girls…congratulations #teamIndia…well done 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/FDSU5rfFuR

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 6, 2022

What a win. This would feel very satisfying considering India were in trouble at 114/6. To win by 107 runs and start the World Cup Campaign with a bang is a splendid effort by @BCCIWomen #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/jXIJsRwH8E

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 6, 2022

Many congratulations @BCCIWomen on a comprehensive win against Pakistan and starting the World Cup on a spectacular note. Well played. Wishing the girls the very best for the matches ahead. #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/y61tmzIODL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 6, 2022

What a spectacular performance by the Indian girls against Pakistan.
That was a thrashing, and in grand style.
Pooja Vastrakar with a valiant innings, the ever so reliable Sneh Rana's great all-round show & Rajeshwari Gayakwad outstanding with the ball.
ChakDe India #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/CyAy04phTt

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 6, 2022

One of the best features about Women’s cricket is the presence and effectiveness of right-arm finger spinners in the classical mould. Flight, drift and dip on display. #WWC22 #CricketTwitter #Deepti #Sneh

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 6, 2022

courageous batting under pressure @Vastrakarp25 and @SnehRana15 👏🏽
Proud of you girls.

— Punam Raut (@raut_punam) March 6, 2022

🏏 Cricket kit
🧳 Bags packed
👶 Baby cradle

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof ready to face India 😁#CWC22 pic.twitter.com/1ntYZfCzPY

— ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2022

A lot of attention is missing in women's cricket. Laga hi nahi INDIA won the first world cup match against PAKISTAN.
CONGRATULATIONS INDIAN TEAM.#INDvPAK

— _Enthusiastic_ (@pranav_shuklaa) March 6, 2022

Women's Day celebrations start early for #India as our Women's team clinch a victory at the #WorldCup2022 against Pakistan. Hearty congratulations to all the players.#WomenInBlue #WomensDay

@BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/6ImFAJSio2

— Dr Ranjith Reddy – TRS (@DrRanjithReddy) March 6, 2022