India secures 64-run victory over Pakistan in T20 World Cup opener
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
India commenced their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 64-run win over Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14, 2026. India set a target of 171 runs, led by Smriti Mandhana's 64 runs off 44 balls. Pakistan struggled in response, bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, with Deepti Sharma taking five wickets. Following this match, India will face the Netherlands on Wednesday, while Pakistan aims to recover in their next encounters.
- •India scored 170-6, led by Mandhana and Kaur's partnership.
- •Pakistan recorded 106 all out, struggling against India's spinners.
- •Deepti Sharma achieved a five-wicket haul for 10 runs.
- •India next plays against the Netherlands on June 17.
- •Relations between India and Pakistan remain tense in cricketing contexts.
"India got their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
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