Pakistan end Women's T20 World Cup campaign with victory over Netherlands

Pakistan end Women's T20 World Cup campaign with victory over Netherlands
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Summary Opener Gull Feroza starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 runs to anchor the innings

BRISTOL (Dunya News) - Pakistan concluded their Women's T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note after defeating the Netherlands by 37 runs in their final Group Stage match in Bristol.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 126/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

Opener Gull Feroza starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 runs to anchor the innings.

Her match-winning knock earned her the Player of the Match award.

In reply, the Netherlands struggled against Pakistan's disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 89 runs while chasing a target of 127.

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Pakistan captain Fatima Sana led from the front with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Ayesha Zafar also picked up three wickets as the duo played a key role in restricting the Dutch batting lineup.

Despite ending the tournament with a victory, Pakistan endured a disappointing campaign overall, managing just one win from their five Group Stage matches.

Following the match, captain Fatima Sana thanked the fans for their support by distributing team shirts to spectators in the stands, bringing Pakistan's World Cup campaign to a heartfelt close.

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