Women’s World Cup: Pakistani Nida Dar named Shahid Afridi as her favorite player.© AFP
After shining in the clash against the West Indies in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup on Monday, Pakistani all-rounder Nida Dar Shahid named Afridi as her favorite player. Pakistan’s spinners were in full flight as the West Indies were limited to 89/7 after 20 overs before their batters chased goal with ease to take an eight-wicket win in Hamilton on Monday.
“We looked at the weather all day long. We needed this win badly. I was just thinking about bowling in good areas. I’m happy to play the part. As a senior, we know we are role models. We work on pressure situations,” Nida Dar said in a post-match presentation.
“Shahid Afridi is my favorite player and after that Shaheen is my favorite so I’m celebrating like them. It’s an inspiration (first win in 13 years in World Cups) to all the girls who look up to us. The much needed win, this win goes to all Pakistanis,” she added.
Nida Dar scalped four wickets and dismantled the West Indies batting order to take an eight-wicket win.
With this win, Pakistan registered their first points on the board in the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The result is a major dent in the West Indies’ hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals.
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This is also Pakistan’s first win at the World Cup in 13 years. For the first time since beating WI in 2009, the Asian team has won a match in this tournament to end a run of 18 defeats.
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