Deepti Sharma rips through Pakistan as India opens its Women's T20 World Cup quest with big win
- On Sunday, June 14, 2026, India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham, before a record crowd of 18,814 fans.
- Opener Smriti Mandhana anchored India's innings with a fluent 68, while wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh added a blistering 34 off 17 deliveries to propel India to 170-6.
- All-Rounder Deepti Sharma took career-best figures of 5 for 10, becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20 International history as Pakistan was bowled out for 106 in 17 overs.
- Despite opener Muneeba Ali's fighting 41, Pakistan's batting lacked conviction against India's spin attack, with captain Fatima Sana expressing disappointment over fielding errors and the team's performance.
- India now sits second in the Group 1 points table following this dominant opening victory, positioning the team favorably as the tournament progresses.
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Smriti Mandhana's Half-Century, Deepti Sharma's Five-For In India's Crushing 64-run Win Over Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup
The peerless Deepti Sharma strangulated an out of sync Pakistan with a five-wicket haul after Smriti Mandhana's delectable half-century as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs to make a winning start to their Women's T20 World Cup
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The Hamilton SpectatorDeepti Sharma rips through Pakistan as India opens its Women’s T20 World Cup quest with big win
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Deepti Sharma took five wickets and India bowled out Pakistan for 106 to successfully begin their latest quest for a first Women's Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.
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Deepti Sharma rips through Pakistan as India opens its Women's T20 World Cup quest with big win
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Deepti Sharma took five wickets and India bowled out Pakistan for 106 to successfully begin their latest quest for a first Women's Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.
India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup
India made the perfect start to their women’s Twenty 20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win against Pakistan on Sunday. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side dominated from start to finish in their opening group game of the tournament at Edgbaston. After India elected to bat first, opener Smriti Mandhana was the catalyst for the victory as she survived two drops to hit 68 from 44 balls. Mandhana blasted nine fours and two sixes, while Kaur notched four fours…
Record-breaking Deepti stars as India crush Pakistan by 64 runs in Women's T20 World Cup
Deepti Sharma's career-best 5 for 10, including a run-out, saw India thrash Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener, with Sharma.Deepti Sharma, India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup, Women's T20 Cricket, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Highest wicket-taker T20 history, Cricket World Cup opener, Edgbaston cricket, Pakistan women's cricket team, Cricket match report, Muneeba Ali, Harmanpreet Kaur, Cricket performance, Sports news…
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