India Women vs Pakistan Women Highlights: Deepti Sharma starred with 5/10 as India beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Read the full match report, records, stats and key moments.
India W vs Pakistan W Highlights: Deepti Sharma Stars in Dominant World Cup Victory
India Women started their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding victory over Pakistan Women at Edgbaston. In one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, India W defeated Pakistan W by 64 runs after producing a complete performance with both bat and ball.
After posting 170/6 in 20 overs, India Women restricted Pakistan Women to 106 all out in 17 overs. Deepti Sharma delivered the defining performance of the match with outstanding figures of 5/10, while Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 68 runs. The victory not only strengthened India’s position in Group 1 but also extended their dominance in the India Women vs Pakistan Women T20I rivalry.
India W vs Pakistan W match report covers the full match summary, scorecard overview, key moments, records, milestones, player performances and important statistics from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Edgbaston.
Match Summary
- Match: India Women vs Pakistan Women
- Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Result: India Women won by 64 runs
- India Women: 170/6 (20 Overs)
- Pakistan Women: 106 All Out (17 Overs)
- Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma (5/10)
Smriti Mandhana Anchors India’s Innings
After being asked to bat first, India suffered early pressure but quickly regained control through Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Mandhana played a classy innings of 68 runs from 44 balls, combining elegant strokeplay with controlled aggression. Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 36 runs and helped build a crucial partnership that stabilized the innings. (The Guardian)
At 110/4 after 15 overs, India still needed a strong finish.
Richa Ghosh Provides the Late Fireworks
Richa Ghosh changed the momentum of the innings with a powerful cameo of 34 runs from just 17 deliveries.
Her aggressive hitting in the final overs pushed India to a formidable total of 170/6, giving the bowlers a strong platform to defend. (The Guardian)
Pakistan Start Well Before Collapse
Pakistan made a positive start to their chase and reached 52/1 during the powerplay, their best powerplay performance against India in Women’s T20 World Cup matches. (The Guardian)
Muneeba Ali looked comfortable at the crease and scored 41 runs, keeping Pakistan in contention during the early stages of the innings. (The Guardian)
However, once India’s spin attack entered the game, the momentum shifted completely.
Deepti Sharma Produces a Historic Spell
Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning performance with the ball.
The experienced all-rounder claimed 5 wickets for just 10 runs and also contributed with a key run-out during Pakistan’s innings. Her spell triggered a dramatic collapse as Pakistan slipped from a promising position to 106 all out. (The Guardian)
Her figures of 5/10 are the best of her T20I career and helped India secure one of their biggest victories over Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup history. (The Times of India)
Key Match Highlights
- India Women scored 170/6 in 20 overs.
- Pakistan Women were bowled out for 106.
- India won by 64 runs.
- Smriti Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls.
- Harmanpreet Kaur scored 36.
- Richa Ghosh smashed 34 off 17 balls.
- Muneeba Ali top-scored for Pakistan with 41.
- Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets for 10 runs.
- Shree Charani supported with three wickets.
- India opened their World Cup campaign with an important win. (The Guardian)
Records and Milestones
Deepti Sharma
- Took a career-best T20I spell of 5/10.
- Became Player of the Match.
- Added another milestone to her outstanding international career. (icc)
Smriti Mandhana
- Scored her fifth Women’s T20 World Cup fifty.
- Joined Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur among India’s leading performers in Women’s T20 World Cup history. (The Times of India)
Tournament Record
- The match attracted a record crowd for a Women’s T20 World Cup fixture at Edgbaston. (The Guardian)
India Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head in Women’s T20Is
India Women continue to hold a strong record against Pakistan Women in T20 Internationals and have regularly dominated ICC tournament encounters.
The rivalry remains one of the most followed fixtures in women’s cricket and continues to attract huge global audiences.
What This Win Means for India
This victory gives India a strong start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and boosts their net run rate.
More importantly, the performance showcased contributions from experienced players as well as India’s depth in both batting and bowling departments. (The Guardian)
Conclusion
India Women produced a complete team performance to defeat Pakistan Women by 64 runs in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Smriti Mandhana laid the foundation with a brilliant half-century, Richa Ghosh accelerated at the finish, and Deepti Sharma delivered a historic five-wicket haul. The result gives India early momentum in the tournament and strengthens their position as one of the leading contenders for the title.
FAQs
Who won the India Women vs Pakistan Women match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
India Women won by 64 runs.
Who was Player of the Match in IND W vs PAK W?
Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Match.
How many wickets did Deepti Sharma take against Pakistan?
She took 5 wickets for 10 runs.
What was India’s score against Pakistan Women?
India scored 170/6 in 20 overs.
What was Pakistan Women’s score?
Pakistan Women were bowled out for 106.
Who scored the most runs for India?
Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs.
Who was Pakistan’s top scorer?
Muneeba Ali scored 41 runs.
Where was the match played?
Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Which tournament was the match part of?
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
How many runs did Richa Ghosh score?
Richa Ghosh scored 34 off 17 balls.
How many runs did Harmanpreet Kaur score?
She scored 36 runs.
What were Deepti Sharma’s bowling figures?
5 wickets for 10 runs.
Is this Deepti Sharma’s best T20I bowling performance?
Yes.
Who won the toss in India Women vs Pakistan Women?
India won the toss and batted first.
How many Women’s T20 World Cup fifties does Smriti Mandhana have?
Five.
What is the India Women vs Pakistan Women T20I rivalry record?
India Women hold a superior overall record.
Which group are India and Pakistan in?
Group 1 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Why was this match important?
It was the opening World Cup match for both teams.
What was the winning margin?
India won by 64 runs.
Who are India’s next opponents in the tournament?
India’s next Group 1 fixture is against the Netherlands. (Reuters)
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