Pakistan dropped eight crucial catches in their must-win Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Monday. New Zealand capitalized on Pakistan’s poor fielding to secure a 54-run win, booking their spot in the semi-finals for the first time since 2016.
This defeat not only ended Pakistan’s slim hopes of advancing but also knocked India out of the tournament. For India to qualify, Pakistan needed to beat New Zealand, but Pakistan’s fielding blunders became the deciding factor.
On a tough day for run-scoring, Pakistan’s fielders faltered, dropping catches in key moments. Missed chances occurred in the 5th (4.2), 6th (5.2), 8th (7.3), 16th (15.5), and 18th (17.2) overs. The 20th over alone saw three more drops (19.1, 19.3, and 19.5), sealing their fate.
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Former India fast bowler Munaf Patel expressed his shock at Pakistan’s fielding performance. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and commented, “You know how many catches were dropped by #Pakistan in today’s match,” alongside an image of a Pakistan fielder dropping a catch.
This loss has left Pakistan and India disappointed, with New Zealand moving forward to the next stage of the tournament.
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