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India get closer to World Cup semi-final but Pakistan stay in contention

Muneeba Ali swats the ball away watched by Ireland wicketkeeper Mary Waldron

CAPE TOWN – India took a step towards qualification for the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup while Pakistan notched their first win in emphatic style in a double-header in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Indian gained their second successive win, beating West Indies by six wickets at Newlands.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team had achieved momentum in the tournament by playing with “calmness”.

Pakistan crushed Ireland by 70 runs with left-handed opening batter and wicketkeeper Muneeba Ali hitting the first century of the tournament.

India joined England at the top of Group Two. The two unbeaten sides meet in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Pakistan kept their…

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