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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India Women triumphed over Pakistan Women by 64 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Edgbaston on June 14, 2026. Smriti Mandhana's 68 and Deepti Sharma's career-best 5/10 sealed a dominant win for India. The thrilling match also saw widespread social media buzz around Virat Kohli lookalike. 🏏 Virat Kohli Lookalike Spotted Jumping in Joy at Toss During IND-W vs PAK-W Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Video Goes Viral.
India beat Pakistan by 64 runs to open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign
Published On 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2026Deepti 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 with a 64-run win over their archrivals.Sharma spun out the last three wickets in five balls as India defended 170 on Sunday in front of a heavily partisan sellout crowd at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Recommended Stories list …
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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