India Women Dominate Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup 2026 Match

In a stunning performance, the Indian women's cricket team defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. Sree Charani and Prema Rawat shone with the ball, each taking three wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for just 55 runs. India chased down the target in a mere 8.4 overs, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma remaining unbeaten. This victory marked India's flawless group stage, securing three wins in three matches. Shafali Verma also made headlines by becoming the youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20 Internationals. Read on for a detailed match analysis.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 6, 2026, 10:13 IST

Sree Charani Lauds Prema Rawat's Talent

In a remarkable display of skill, Indian spinner Sree Charani commended her teammate Prema Rawat, labeling her a 'natural talent' after the Indian women's cricket team triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets during their Women's Asia Cup 2026 encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.

India bowled out Pakistan for a mere 55 runs and successfully chased down the target in just 8.4 overs, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (18) and Deepti Sharma (12) remaining not out. Charani and Rawat were instrumental in restricting Pakistan to such a low score, each taking three wickets. Charani's bowling figures stood at 3/7 in 4 overs, while Rawat recorded 3/9 in 4 overs.

India's Flawless Group Stage Performance

This victory marked India's perfect run in the group stage, achieving three wins out of three matches. They secured victories against Thailand, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, amassing all six available points. Conversely, Pakistan's upcoming match against Hong Kong will be crucial, as they fight for a spot in the final four.

Reflecting on the team's mindset for the high-stakes match against Pakistan, Charani emphasized the importance of focusing on one game at a time, avoiding unnecessary pressure. 'It's straightforward, one game at a time. We don't overthink it,' she stated.

Verma's Record-Breaking Performance

As India chased a modest target of 56, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana opened the innings. Verma quickly made her mark by hitting a six off the first ball, propelling India's chase forward. She also reached a significant milestone, becoming the youngest player to score 3,000 runs in Women's T20 Internationals at just 22 years and 220 days, achieving this in only 2,182 balls faced.

However, Verma's innings was short-lived; she was dismissed for 12 runs by Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana in the second over. Pratika Rawal then joined Mandhana at the crease but was out for 4 runs on the very next ball, as Sana struck again. Mandhana, who had scored a century in the previous match, also fell to Sana, leaving India at a precarious 29/3.

Sana's Impressive Bowling Performance

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Deepti Sharma steadied the innings, guiding India to 34/3 by the end of the powerplay. Sana's bowling was exceptional during this phase, claiming all three wickets. Notably, there have been only 12 instances in Women's T20Is where a captain has taken at least three wickets in the first six overs, with Sana achieving this feat twice.

India completed their chase in under nine overs, with Kaur and Sharma leading the way to a convincing victory.

Pakistan's Batting Collapse

Earlier in the match, India's bowlers, particularly Charani and Rawat, dominated Pakistan, dismissing them for just 55 runs. The opening pair of Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar managed a 27-run partnership before the batting order crumbled under pressure, leading to their dismissal in just 18.1 overs.

Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar started cautiously, but Zulfiqar took time to find the boundary. After a dropped catch, Muneeba was eventually bowled by Shafali Verma for 13 runs, leaving Pakistan at 27/1.

Charani's Game-Changing Over

Charani's over proved pivotal as she took two wickets, dismissing Gull Feroza for a duck and trapping Zulfiqar lbw for 14 runs. This over significantly shifted the momentum in favor of India, reducing Pakistan to 29/3 after six overs.

The Indian spinners continued to dominate, with Charani claiming her third wicket by dismissing Ayesha Zafar for 2 runs. Rawat joined in on the wicket-taking spree, while Deepti Sharma dismissed Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana for a duck, leaving Pakistan in dire straits at 35/6.

Pakistan's Downfall Continues

At the halfway mark, Pakistan was struggling at 36/6, with Eyman Fatima and Umm-e-Hani at the crease. The situation worsened as Eyman was run out, bringing the score to 45/7.

Rawat added two more wickets to her tally, dismissing Umm-e-Hani and another batter for ducks, leaving Pakistan at 54/9. Deepti Sharma wrapped up the innings by taking the final wicket, and Pakistan was bowled out for 55 runs in 18.1 overs. Charani and Rawat both excelled with their bowling, while Deepti and Shafali contributed with one wicket each.