Sania Mirza leads India to Fed Cup win over arch rivals Pakistan

Sania Mirza watched from the sidelines as India demolished Pakistan

Newly crowned women’s doubles world number one Sania Mirza led the Indian team to a convincing win over neighbours and arch rivals Pakistan in their Asia/Oceania Group II Fed Cup tie.

Prarthana Thombare kicked things off, by registering 6-1, 6-0 victory over Sara Mansoor. India’s top ranked singles player Ankita Raina also dispatched off her opponent Usna Suhail in dominating fashion, 6-0, 6-1.

India’s playing Captain Sania Mirza didn’t even need to play as India secured the victory, before the doubles rubbers. The 29-year old returned from the United States, hours before the Fed Cup tie.

The final match of the day saw Natasha Palha team up with Pratana Thombare to inflict a 6-0, 6-4 defeat on Iman Quershi and Ushna Suhail 6-0, 6-4.

In other results, Philippines comfortably defeated Singapore in Pool A. Pool B saw Iran defeat Kyrgyzstan.