India defeats Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup group stage match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 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.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'We three sit together': India spinner reveals strategy after devastating spell against Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup
- 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.
"Charani returned figures of 3/7, while Prema Rawat took 3/9 and Deepti Sharma claimed 2/5 as India’s spinners took control of the match. Pakistan were bowled out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55 before India chased down the target with 68 balls to spare and registered a seven-wicket win on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:14 PM'We three sit together': India spinner reveals strategy after devastating spell against Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup
Charani returned figures of 3/7, while Prema Rawat took 3/9 and Deepti Sharma claimed 2/5 as India’s spinners took control of the match. Pakistan were bowled out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55 before India chased down the target with 68 balls to spare and registered a seven-wicket win on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:33 PMHarmanpreet 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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