India is still unbeaten in this Women’s Asia Cup, having secured a dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan. Against the formidable Indian bowling line-up, Pakistan crumbled to just 55 runs before being bowled out.
Chasing a target that was well within the grasp of their batting lineup, India reached 57/3 in just 8.4 overs to comfortably chase down the paltry total with 68 balls to spare. Despite Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana taking three wickets and causing an early top-order wobble where India collapsed to 29/3 within the first four overs, they recovered to finish off the chase.
The win made sure India stayed unbeaten in the tournament and ensured them qualification to the semi-finals of this Asia Cup. This win also piled on the misery for Hong Kong and saw India maintain their spot at the top of Group A as they continued their great form in world cricket.
Pakistan Lose Early Wickets
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, but they couldn’t get going at all from early on. Pakistan crumbled to the Indian bowling after an initial 27-runs opening partnership, suffering a massive collapse where they lost six wickets for just 8 runs.
With the ball, it was Sree Charani and Prema Rawat who were the standouts. Three wickets each for the bowlers. Pakistan struggled to build partnerships and Deepti Sharma picked 2 wickets.
Pakistan were all out for 55 runs. It was also their lowest total overall in Women’s T20I cricket, surpassing the previous mark of 56 against New Zealand in 2024.
Shafali Verma Gives India a Quick Start
India started their chase aggressively. Shafali Verma smashed the first ball for a six and became the fastest and youngest player in cricket history to reach 3000 runs in Women’s T20I cricket.
However, the innings was short-lived as Pakistan captain Fatima Sana dismissed her. Fatima then sent Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana back to the pavilion as India fell to 29/3.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma Guide India Home
India had just a small target to chase, and Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma didn’t waste time in establishing themselves at the crease.
Harmanpreet was captaining in her 150th T20I. While the experienced duo played their parts calmly to take India to 57/3 in just 8.4 overs. India chased down their target with 68 balls to spare for a seven-wicket win.
India Remain Unbeaten
It was yet another dominating display in the tournament from India. Bowler restricted Pakistan to a very low total and batters chased it down comfortably.
India are through to the semis, and Pakistan will be hoping for a bounce back in their next game.
India vs Pakistan Match Summery
| Detail | Information |
| Match | India Women vs Pakistan Women |
| Tournament | Women’s Asia Cup |
| Pakistan | 55 all out |
| India | 57/3 |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Sree Charani | 3 wickets |
| Prema Rawat | 3 wickets |
| India’s status | Unbeaten and through to the semi-finals |
Conclusion
India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 (Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sep 5) Pakistan batting first at 55, their lowest-ever score in Women’s T20Is. Sree Charani was the pick of India bowlers with 3/7 while Prema Rawat and Deepti Sharma bagged 3/9 and 2/7 respectively.
Big story: Shafali Verma starts off with 6; India’s chase from ball one, and your first ball of the innings goes for a six (3000 T20I runs for her) Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana claimed three wickets, but Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma took India to 57/3 in just 8.4 overs, sealing the match with 68 balls to spare. India, however, finished Group A undefeated.
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