The top scorer for Pakistani women team was Nida Dar (28) who fought a lone battle with wickets falling at regular intervals. The next highest score was from opener Muneeba Ali (17) and Syeda Aroob Shah (14). Earlier, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat against India.

The Indian women’s team took over an hour’s coach ride from Dubai to the Sharjah cricket stadium on Friday to have a much-needed practice session ahead of their crucial last league fixture against Australia on Sunday.

Australia's dominant performance against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup saw them all but secure a semi-final spot after a nine-wicket win. The victory destabilized Pakistan's advancement prospects,