Pakistan Women on Sunday lost to West Indies Women by 3 runs in a nervy affair in the Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Chasing 117, Pakistan needed 18 from a dramatic final over but could only manage 14 to fall agonizingly short.
Pakistan would be feeling that they were too circumspect and allowed the West Indies into a game they had no business winning.
Pakistan’s defeat meant England are certain to finish in the top two in Group 2 and can guarantee top spot if they avoid defeat to Pakistan on Tuesday.
Rashada Williams earlier hit 30 from 34 balls as West Indies posted 116-6.
Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof said “It is hurtful for everyone. It was a very close match. We were not up to the mark in our batting. We know that the wickets are very slow. We knew our spin department is very good. It (against England) is an important match for us. We have played good cricket throughout and we will try to continue that.”
Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali(w), Bismah Maroof(c), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Aiman Anwer, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
West Indies Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews(c), Rashada Williams(w), Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Trishan Holder, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack
