India defeats Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup group stage match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
India finished the group stage undefeated in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 after a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. After Pakistan opted to bat first, India’s bowlers dismissed the entire side for 55 runs in 18.1 overs. This total stands as Pakistan's lowest in T20I history. Shree Charani and Prema Rawat each claimed three wickets, while Deepti Sharma took two to anchor the bowling effort. India chased the target in 8.4 overs, finishing at 57/3 with Harmanpreet Kaur scoring an unbeaten 18. The result ensures India enters the semi-finals at the top of Group A.
- •India bowled out Pakistan for 55 runs in 18.1 overs.
- •Shree Charani and Prema Rawat each recorded three wickets.
- •Shafali Verma surpassed 3,000 career T20I runs during the chase.
- •India reached the target of 57 in 8.4 overs to seal the win.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Harmanpreet Kaur's India turn Pakistan clash into a rout, seal 7-wicket win after bowling them out for 55
"In a stunning performance, India triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets during their Group A encounter. Pakistan struggled significantly, managing a mere 55 runs, marking their lowest T20I score. India's spinners dominated, with Shree Charani leading the charge by taking three wickets. Shafali Verma made history by surpassing 3,000 T20I runs. With this victory, India completed the group stage undefeated and confidently secured a semi-final berth.
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