INDW vs PAKW, WT20 WC: Deepti Sharma stars with 5/10 as India crush Pakistan by 64 runs

Deepti Sharma gets three wickets in the over as India win by 64 runs. Deepti also gets her fifer for just 10 runs. Nashra Sandhu is the last to depart as she holes it out to Harmanpreet Kaur for 4.

India are closing in on an easy win, as Deepti Sharma claims her third wicket. Aliya Riaz holes out after scoring 18 runs off 17 deliveries. Floating a full, slow delivery at just 73.8 kph, Sharma cleverly forces the batter to hesitate and check her swing. Riaz clears her front leg in an attempt to launch the ball across the line, but the lack of pace on the delivery prevents her from generating the necessary power. The mistimed shot loops toward deep midwicket, where Jemimah Rodrigues charges in to safely secure the catch and send the batter packing.

Looks like Pakistan are in a hurry to end this game. They can't read spinners, can't run and also can't take shots. As a result, Pakistan lose their 7th wicket for 91, from 52/1 in the powerplay. This time, it's Rameen Shamim who departs, as Sree Charani claims her third wicket. Charani tempts the batter to step down the track and reach far from her body for an expansive drive. Shamim only manages to produce a thick outside edge that flies sharply to the fielder's right and Shreyanka Patil dives to take the catch.

It's catching practice for India at the moment, as Pakistan are helping their neighbour out big time. Natalia Parvaiz departs 7 off 13. Like Fatima Sana, Natalia tries to take Charani but fails to clear the circle and gives away an easy catch to Harmapreet Kaur. Pakistan are 80/6.

India are back and they are back on top as Pakistan captain Fatima Sana falls after playing a cheap shot directly to Smriti Mandhana inside the circle. Pakistan are 5 down now for 77 and the collapse continues. Pakistan were 52/1 in the powerplay and now, they have been reduced to 77/5, losing four wickets for 25 runs.

A direct hit by Deepti Sharma and Muneeba Ali is run out. Shreyanka Patil tossed up a delivery to Natalia Pervaiz, who danced down the pitch attempting a drive, but instead produced an outside edge toward the left of backward point. Deepti Sharma quickly scrambled across to collect the ball and fired a direct hit at the stumps. Her brilliant piece of fielding caught the well-settled Muneeba Ali short of her crease, sending the in-form batter back to the pavilion after a solid knock of 41 runs off just 35 deliveries.

Halfway through and Pakistan have fumbled after the powerplay. Two wickets fell but two almost run-outs and an umpire's call saved Pakistan from further trouble. Pakistan added just 20 runs in those four overs. They need 99 runs more in last 10 overs.

Deepti Sharma delivers a 72 kph ball that strikes Natalia Pervaiz directly on the pads in front of the stumps as the batter drops to one knee to attempt a sweep. The massive LBW appeal is initially turned down by the on-field umpire, but a highly confident Sharma easily convinces captain Harmanpreet Kaur to take the review. The decision goes upstairs, where UltraEdge confirms a flat line with no bat involved as the ball slips beneath the blade. However, ball-tracking shows the delivery merely clipping the off-stump, leading to an umpire's call that ultimately saves Pervaiz and keeps the original not-out decision intact.

Shree Charani makes an immediate impact in her opening over by removing Saira Jabeen for a mere 2 runs off 3 balls. Sending down a 78.5 kph delivery that drifts toward the middle stump and spins away slightly, Charani successfully deceives the batter. Jabeen hesitates to commit fully forward and attempts to work the ball to the leg side, but she closes the face of her bat prematurely. This misjudgment produces a thick leading edge that balloons softly toward short cover, presenting Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur with an absolute gift of a catch that she comfortably accepts to complete the dismissal. Pakistan 58/3.

Deepti Sharma secures her second breakthrough of the innings by dismissing Ayesha Zafar, who departs for 12 off 8 balls. Deepti bowled a tossed-up 71.9 kph delivery outside the leg stump. Deepti entices the batter to shuffle across and commit to a sweep shot. Although Zafar strikes the ball cleanly, she fails to find the gap, directing it straight toward short fine leg. Smriti Mandhana reacts brilliantly, executing a well-timed forward dive to scoop up a sharp, two-handed catch just inches from the ground, abruptly ending Zafar's brief stint at the crease. This was Deepti's 350th international wicket.

Most international wickets in Women’s Cricket (Cricbuzz)

• 355 - Jhulan Goswami (IND)
• 351* - Deepti Sharma (IND)
• 335 - Katherine Sciver-Brunt (ENG)
• 332 - Ellyse Pelly (AUS)
• 327 - Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)
• 318 - Shabnim Ismail (SA)

Pakistan Women finished their powerplay with a solid score of 52/1 at the end of the first six overs. This is their highest powerplay score in T20 WC. The innings began cautiously, with openers Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza managing just 11 runs across the first two overs against Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil. However, they quickly shifted gears, accelerating through the third and fourth overs to plunder 26 combined runs with a flurry of boundaries against Kranti Gaud and Patil. India briefly halted the momentum in the fifth over when Deepti Sharma dismissed Feroza (12 off 9) via an excellent catch by Bharti Fulmali at point, conceding only two runs in the process. The setback was short-lived, as new batter Ayesha Zafar immediately found her rhythm, striking back-to-back boundaries off Reddy in a 13-run sixth over to ensure Pakistan ended the fielding restrictions on a commanding note.

Ayesha Zafar has come in as the no. 3 batter. She starts her innings with a boundary. Pace attack is under the pump for sure. Make it two in a row. This is the highest PP score for Pakistan against INDIA in all T20Is. PAK 52/1 in 6 overs.

Feroza... what the need to go for the reverse sweep? Deepti comes into the attack and strings together three dots. The youngster is suddenly under pressure, and goes for sweep. She is caught at point. PAK 38/1.

This has been an excellent start by the Pakistanis. They are dealing in boundaries, and the wicket has eased a bit for sure. And Indians are bowling on the legs. And we have another drop here. Muneeba edges one, and Arundhati can't hold on to the catch. PAK 37/0 in 4 overs.

Kranti Gaud comes into the attack, and she fails to get her line correct. As a results, she has been pulled for three fours in the over. Poor by the youngster, as INDIA need a wicket desperately. PAK 25/0 in 3 overs.

The off spinner nearly had a wicket here. Muneeba edges one and looks like Richa has dropped it. India cannot afford those missed chances. PAK 11/0 in 2 overs.

Arundhati Reddy starts the proceedings for India, and Muneeba Ali starts with a four on the very first ball. The Indians will have to be careful, not to leak a lot of boundaries initially. PAK 8/0 in 1 over.

Last over now, and Richa is continuing to deal in boundaries. Now she pulls one for a four. Fatima Sana doesn't know what has hit her team. And this too is turing out to be a big one for India. But Richa is undone by a slower one. Scores 34 from 17. IND end with 170/6 in 20 overs.

Last three overs have been excellent for Pakistan. No boudaries have come in the last 18. But finally Deepti breaks the shackles. Richa needs to go for it now. And she clears her front leg, gets a six to long on. 150 comes up for the team in the penultimate over. 23 runs in the over. IND 155/5 in 19 overs.

Oh god. India losing their track once again. Fatima Sana picks a wicket, and Natalia takes an excellent catch on the mid wicket boundary. Harman is out for 36 from 35, as the flick goes straight to the hands of the fielder. IND 129/5 in 17 overs.

Slump in the RR right after two wickets here. This pitch is not the easiest to bat on. Now, India should not be losing any wickets from here on. IND 122/4 in 16 overs.

This has slipped away from PAK. India are going for the shots, and even if they get out -- Bharti Fulmali and Richa Ghosh are to follow. And there you go. Shahim produces a wicket. Mandhana dances down, but doesn't get enough. Fatima takes a brilliant catch, as Mandhana goes for 68 froom 44. ANNNNNNND, in a bid to get the momentum going, Fulmali throws her bat, and is stumped for 1. IND 110/4.

Mandhana has been dropped for a second time now. She has decided to go for it; dances down the track and Saira has dropped a straightforward catch. The ball goes over the boundary for six. Sadia must be disappointed. Runs are flowing now. 100 also comes up in the over. IND 104/2 in 13 overs.

Pakistan have made a big mistake in dropping Mandhana early. And now she is looking to devour PAK bowling attack. 50 for Mandhana in only 34 balls. That is her 2nd vs PAK in the format. IND 85/2 in 12 overs.

Fresh over for Tasmia and Smriti goes down the track, gets under the ball and gets her first six. This is the over where it changes for India. These two batters are set, and now they will cash in. Good over comes to an end. IND 65/2 in 10 overs.

Nashra Sandhu comes into the attack and has been greeted with a boundary by Harman on the first ball. 50 is up for India in the 9th over, still very slow. Skipper sweeps and gets a four. IND 54/2 in 9 overs.

India making increasingly difficult for themselves. Tries to take the aerial route, mistimes it, and is dropped by Aliya Riaz. OMG. This has to be a big moment in the match here. This is increasingly looking like a 140-150 pitch, and has been a struggle for the batters. IND 46/2 in 8 overs. 

Shamim comes back into the attack, and INDIA need to get together a few boudaris. This RR won't take them anywhere. Maybe they will wait till the 11th over. C'mon, can't be dealing in singles. IND 41/2 in 7 overs.

Credit to Pakistan, and they have been excellent so far. But Harman and Smriti are restroing the calm in the team for now. Stay there for the next 5 overs, and you can expect a big score from India. A boundary comes Mandhana's way, to end the over. Powerplay done here. IND 38/2 in 6 overs.

Left-arm pacer Tasmia comes into the attack. And Jemi has made a mistake. In order to get going, she attempts an aerial shot, but only edges it. Natalia somehow manages to catch the ball, on the rebound. Poor by Jemi, as she goes for 1 from 7. IND 20/2 in 4 overs.

And finally Mandhana gets her first boundary. Gets under the ball from Sadia, and pulls it for a four. She needs to remain calm, a lot depends on how she bats. And here we have another one, this time through the covers. IND 18/1 in 3 overs.

Suddenly, the Indian batters are looking a lot more tentative. There are a few hits and misses. Under the pump for now. Seems to be a lot of positivity among the Pakistani group. Another quiet over comes to an end. IND 10/1 in 2 overs.

How do you keep Shafali Verma quiet? First ball of the match by Sadia Iqbal, and has been launched for a six. Massive start by the Indians. And, and. Looks like we spoke too soon, as in the same over, she is caught by Muneeba Ali for only 6. IND 7/1 in 1 over.

So, we are just moments away from the start of the match here, and Mandhana and Shafali would be looking for a brisk start. There isn't any bowler in the opposition, that should trouble them.

Looks like a well balance side, the Indian one. Hopefully, they can gather the much-needed confidence from this encounter, which was missing from the last two series' against ENG and SA.

Pakistan are going with five spinners, and more importantly, Fatima Sana is fit to play after an injury scare in practice.

Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Saira Jabeen, Natalia Pervaiz, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (capt), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Tasmia Rubab

India women are going spin-heavy with Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma as the spin all-rounder. Bharti Fulmali plays instead of Yastika Bhatia, while Renuka Thakur sits out. 

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Shreyanka Patil

India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur wins the toss and opts to bat first against Pakistan women in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener. The no-handshake policy continues, as Harmanpreet avoids shaking hands with Fatima. 

"We will bat first. I think it's a pretty good pitch to bat on, so we just thought, let's bat and put a decent total on the board. I think we are all really excited. The last World Cup definitely gave us a lot of confidence, and we just want to carry that confidence to this World Cup. Yes, definitely. We have played a lot of areas, and now it's only about playing good cricket and we are looking forward to that. Bharti's playing today. And yeah, Yastika did really well, but today we thought of going with the Bharti. We are going with three spinners and two medium pacers," Harmanpreet Kaur said at the toss.

The India Women vs Pakistan Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be live on Star Sports Network in India. Online streaming is available on JioHotstar. Toss at 6:30 PM IST, first ball at 7:00 PM IST.

Pakistan are not coming in without options. Fatima Sana has scored 298 runs in her last 10 T20I innings at an average of over 70, and she is a seam-bowling threat too. Muneeba Ali at the top and Aliya Riaz in the middle provide batting structure. Spinners Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu are hard to attack through the middle overs. Pakistan have been inconsistent over the past year, but that is not the same thing as being a soft opponent.

The toss could settle a lot here. Cloud cover tends to help the new ball at Edgbaston, and the side bowling first usually gets more out of the conditions. Pakistan may well want to bowl first, and keep India's openers under pressure early, set a total they can chase with their spinners in good form.

This is Harmanpreet Kaur’s 10th Women’s T20 World Cup, and she leads India in her fifth campaign. The squad is experienced, but the form picture heading in is less clean. Smriti Mandhana has not crossed 40 in her last nine T20I innings across all competitions. Harmanpreet has been managed carefully through the build-up. Neither is walking in with great momentum. If both struggle early at Edgbaston, India's middle order faces a stern examination before the game even gets going.

The bowling is a different story. Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy should get something out of this pitch under the cloud. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav are difficult to score off once the powerplay ends. Shreyanka Patil has nine wickets in six innings ahead of this game, including a four-wicket haul against West Indies in the warm-up and looks in excellent touch.

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Cloudy in Birmingham on Sunday afternoon, with temperatures around 16-18 degrees Celsius at start time. It cools a little toward evening, which can make the second innings marginally harder for batters under lights. Nothing drastic, but worth noting.

Rain probability for June 14 stands at 10 per cent. Saturday's Bangladesh vs Netherlands match at the same ground went through cleanly. Sunday looks similar. A full game is expected.

The pitch at Edgbaston tends to be lively in the first few overs, particularly with cloud overhead. Seamers get some movement early, not extravagant, but enough to make life awkward for openers trying to get set quickly. It settles as the match goes on, and from around over seven or eight, it becomes a better surface to bat on.

Average first innings scores in women's T20s at this venue sit around 145-158. A total of 155 or above can be defended. Anything under 140 is usually within reach if the chasing openers get a decent start.

Renuka Singh and Diana Baig are the two bowlers most likely to benefit in the powerplay. As the overs go on and the pitch dries out, it tends to favour cutters and variations, which suits both Deepti Sharma and Fatima Sana.

Toss verdict: Bowl first. Use the cloud, then chase.

India lead the overall T20I record against Pakistan 13-3. In Women's T20 World Cup games specifically, it is 6-2 across eight meetings. But two of Pakistan's three wins have come at World Cups. That is not the record of a side that folds under pressure. It is the record of a side that tends to save something for the occasions that matter.

Pakistan have not beaten India in a T20I since winning the Asia Cup in 2022 in Bangladesh. That is a long gap, and it has run alongside some genuine inconsistency in Pakistan women's cricket. Fatima Sana's development as a genuine two-way player, someone who can affect a game with bat or ball, is the biggest shift in Pakistan's team in that period.

Stat	Overall	Women's T20 WC
Matches	16	8
Won (India Women)	13	6
Won (Pakistan Women)	3	2
Winning % (India Women)	81.25	75
Winning % (Pakistan Women)	18.75	25