India scores 170 and restricts Pakistan to 106 in T20 World Cup opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
India secured a significant win over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston on June 14. Smriti Mandhana's impressive innings of 68 helped India post a total of 170-6 after struggling at 18-2 early on. Deepti Sharma excelled with the ball, taking 5 wickets for just 10 runs, as Pakistan was all out for 106 in 17 overs. Despite a strong start from Pakistan, losing their last 7 wickets for 31 runs sealed their defeat. This victory puts India on the right path in Group One, following a strong first game performance from Australia.
- •Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls with nine fours and two sixes.
- •Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets for 10 runs, leading India's bowling attack.
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, trailing by 64 runs.
- •India navigated an early batting collapse after winning the toss.
- •Muneeba Ali was the top scorer for Pakistan with 41 runs.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
- 5:19 PMESPNcricinfo — Mandhana, Deepti, Richa star as India breeze past Pakistan
- 5:13 PMBBC Sport — Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
"Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
"Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
"Mandhana top-scored with 68 to lift India from 18 for 2 to 170, their highest in a T20 World Cup against Pakistan
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:36 PMMandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 14, 2026, 5:19 PMMandhana, Deepti, Richa star as India breeze past Pakistan
Mandhana top-scored with 68 to lift India from 18 for 2 to 170, their highest in a T20 World Cup against Pakistan
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 5:13 PMMandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
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