Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign ended after their team’s defeat to New Zealand. However, their captain Fatima Sana still managed to win the hearts just by stepping out on the field to represent Pakistan while recovering from a personal loss. It is pertinent to note Sana had left the team after it was known that her father passed away in Karachi but came back in time to lead her side for the New Zealand fixture.
While her turning up for the match was a statement enough of her resilient and tough character, the bowling all-rounder was seen tearing up as the Pakistan national anthem was played before the match. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
FATIMA SANA CRYING AFTER FATHER DEATH 🙁👀💔 @TheRealPCBMedia @ICC @imfatimasana #wolrldcup2024 pic.twitter.com/SOsoYj8ydx
— Saqib Qazzafi 🇵🇰 (@qazzafi_sa82216) October 14, 2024
There are lots of things wrong in women’s cricket especially in subcontinent but then it between all that u hear stories like of Sana Fatima, who is an epitome of dedication & sacrifice.
I don’t care who qualifies but for me Fatima Sana is the biggest winner of this WC. pic.twitter.com/vbj1kBBAxg
— Raazi (@Crick_logist) October 14, 2024
Pakistan, India Eliminated From Race To ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal
Talking about Pakistan’s match against New Zealand, the Women in Green were bundled out for 56 in response to New Zealand’s 110 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The result meant that both Pakistan and India were knocked out of the competition while Australia and New Zealand stormed into the semis from Group A.
Eden Carson was adjudged the Player of the Match for New Zealand Women. The bowler conceded only 7 runs off her 3 overs and scalped 2 wickets to bag the honour. Amelia Kerr picked three wickets while Suzie Bates was the top-scorer with 28 off 29.
