The India women’s cricket team showcased its strength by defeating Pakistan by seven wickets on September 5, 2026, in a match held at the Dubai International Stadium during the T20 Asia Cup. With this victory, India completed the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three matches and securing six points.

India’s bowlers were particularly effective, dismissing Pakistan for just 55 runs. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Deepti Sharma ensured a swift chase, finishing the target in just 8.4 overs, with Kaur contributing 18 runs and Sharma remaining not out on 12.

This match marked a crucial moment for Pakistan, which is set to face Hong Kong in a critical group-stage matchup, with their chances of advancing to the semi-finals on the line.

Key Moments in the Match

India began its innings with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana as openers. Verma quickly established the team’s momentum, hitting a six off the first ball. She reached a personal milestone of 3,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals at the age of 22 years and 220 days, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat and doing so in the fewest balls faced—2,182.

Verma’s innings was cut short when she was dismissed by Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana for 12 runs. Following her dismissal, Pratika Rawal came to the crease but was also removed by Sana on the very next ball, leaving India at a precarious position of 29 for 3 in the fourth over. Mandhana, who had performed well in the previous match, fell shortly after, also out to Sana for 9 runs, further deepening India’s troubles.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma steadied the innings after a tough start. They navigated through the powerplay, with India ending up at 34 for 3, thanks in part to Sana’s excellent bowling in the early stages, where she took all three Indian wickets.

Pakistan’s Struggles With the Bat

Earlier in the match, India’s bowlers led by Shree Charani and Prema Rawat effectively dismantled the Pakistani batting line-up. Though openers Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar managed a partnership of 27 runs, the innings quickly deteriorated as Pakistan lost wickets in quick succession.

After Muneeba was dismissed for 13 runs, Shree Charani took charge, capturing two wickets in one over. The wickets of Gull Feroza and Zulfiqar turned the tide significantly, reducing Pakistan to 29 for 3 after six overs. This collapse was precipitated by the unyielding pressure from India’s bowlers.

The situation worsened for Pakistan as their middle and lower order struggled against the disciplined Indian bowling attack. By the 13th over, they had plunged to 45 for 7, with significant contributions from Indian bowlers continuing. Charani and Rawat’s outstanding spells resulted in Pakistan being bowled out for a mere 55 in 18.1 overs, marking a significant low for the team.

India’s bowling attack featured exceptional performances from Charani, who took three wickets for seven runs, and Rawat, with three wickets for nine runs, showcasing their dominance throughout the match.

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