Concerns around Harmanpreet Kaur's injury as India edge Pakistan
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur walked off injured during the Women's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan in Dubai.
India picked up their first points at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 with a win over Pakistan, but an injury to skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in the closing stages of the run-chase will cause concerns in the Indian camp.
Picking themselves up after a loss to New Zealand in the opening game, India produced a clinical bowling diaplay to restrict Pakistan in what was Dubai's 100th T20I. The run-chase saw Kaur lead the charge, until the 19th over when she walked off clutching her neck after she attempted to quickly get back into the crease.
Nida Dar bowled one full and wide outside the off-stump and Kaur missed the swipe to the off-side, moving out of the crease in the process. In an attempt to get back into the crease, Kaur seemed to have hurt her neck.
Watch Harmanpreet Kaur walk off injured during the India v Pakistan clash at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024
The physio came out to check on her and, despite India being just two runs away from a win, Kaur walked off.
India closed the game with seven balls and six wickets to spare with Sajana Sajeevan walking out to hit a boundary off the only ball she faced.
Earlier, the bowlers had restricted Pakistan to just 105/8 in the first innings. India were happy to keep up with the required rate and although a double-strike from Fatima Sana had India in trouble, the team completed the run-chase without further hiccups.
