Kolkata: Jai Hind or India rocks! The Indian women’s cricket team scored over Pakistan on Sunday, December 4, when Islamabad was cornered at the Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar. Yes, India beat Pakistan by 17 runs to win the Asia Cup for women.
Pakistan is doing everything possible to foment disturbances on the Indian soil. The summit in Amritsar quite categorically blamed our neighbours for inciting terrorism and once again, Pakistan has been given a befitting reply on the playing field, this time in Bangkok. Take this! The sixth edition of the Asia Cup has been won by India and if we look back, India has won on every occasion since the inception of the tournament.
Batting first, India scored 121 for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated twenty overs. Mithali Raj scored an unbeaten 73 off 65 deliveries. Pakistan despite getting off to a great start, ultimately folded up to 104 for 6. From the Pakistani side, Bismah Maroof scored 25 and left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht for India, bagged two wickets.
This is the second time that India has beaten Pakistan in the tournament after getting the better over Pakistan in the league match. It’s time to celebrate and it’s also time to stand up against elements who try to disrupt peace. The adviser to the Pakistani Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaz Aziz had a tough time countering the challenges posed at him in Amritsar.
Deep down even he is not oblivious of the fact that his government under duress has to abide by what the Army dictates. Even a new Army chief stationed in Rawalpindi is likely to take a route followed by his predecessor.
But even on the field, the enmity between the two countries is making news. And it’s simple, patriotism for Indians is serious business and one defeat after another, Pakistan is made to reconcile to the fact that India dominates in every sphere.