NEW DELHI: Seventeen-year-old spinner Sonam Yadav's outstanding four-wicket performance and G Kamilini's dynamic batting led India to a commanding nine-wicket victory against Pakistan in a Group A fixture of the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Sonam, the left-arm spinner, recorded her finest international bowling statistics of 4 for 6, which helped restrict Pakistan to a modest 67/7 in their allocated 20 overs.
India successfully chased down the target in 7.5 overs, with Kamilini remaining undefeated on 44 runs from 29 balls.
Pakistan, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, struggled as only Komal Khan (24) and Fatima Khan (11) reached double figures. Sonam's devastating spell dismantled the middle order, leaving Pakistan struggling at 43 for six.
During India's chase, despite losing Trisha Gongadi without scoring, Kamilini partnered with Sanika Chalke (19 not out) to construct an unbeaten 67-run stand that secured the victory.
The 16-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kamilini dominated the Pakistani bowlers with four boundaries and three sixes in her aggressive innings.
India's final Group A match is scheduled against Nepal on Tuesday, after which the Super Four stage participants will be determined.
Pakistan U19: 67 for 7 in 20 overs (Komal Khan 24, Sonam Yadav 4/6) lost to India U19: 68 for 1 in 7.5 overs (G Kamilini 44 not out) by 9 wickets.
