In a weird incident, England had been awarded 5 penalty runs throughout their sport in opposition to Pakistan within the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz, whereas receiving a ball from a fielder throughout the fifteenth over of the innings, eliminated one among his gloves and threw it on the bottom in entrance of him. After being thrown again by the fielder, the ball leaves his hand and lands on the deserted glove. The umpires then mentioned and fined Pakistan 5 runs for the incident.
According to MCC Laws 28.3.1, “The protective helmet, when not in use by fielders, may not be placed on the ground, above the surface, except behind the wicket-keeper and both sets of stumps.” In this case the ball might be thought of lifeless. However, if this doesn’t occur, the regulation states, “The umpire shall award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.”
Nevertheless, these 5 runs didn’t matter within the grand scheme of issues as Pakistan misplaced by an enormous margin of 114 runs. Big-hitting Nat Sciver-Brunt scored an unbeaten 81 off 40 balls to assist England
With second-placed India and England having already certified for the semi-finals as desk toppers, the sport was about fine-tuning their preparations for Friday’s knock-out sport.
Opener Daniel Wyatt bought England off to begin with a 33-ball 59 earlier than Sciver-Brunt hit 12 fours and a six to take his aspect to 213 for 5.
Amy Jones additionally performed a quickfire inning of 47 off 31 balls.
Pakistan had been by no means within the run chase and scored 99 for 9 in 20 overs. England remained unbeaten within the group stage.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Dean took two wickets every.
Australia are set to face India within the first semi-final on Thursday, whereas England’s semi-final opponent might be determined after the New Zealand-South Africa contest on Tuesday evening.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
