India's Bowlers Dominate Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup Clash

In a stunning display of bowling, India's women's cricket team defeated Pakistan by skittling them out for just 55 runs in their final league-stage match of the Asia Cup. Key performances from bowlers Shree Charani and Prema Rawat led to Pakistan's collapse, with the team struggling to build partnerships. The match showcased India's dominance in women's cricket, leaving fans eager for more thrilling encounters in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 5, 2026, 22:20 IST

India's Dominance Over Pakistan

In a thrilling encounter at Dubai, India's women's cricket team showcased their prowess by dismantling arch-rivals Pakistan, bowling them out for a mere 55 runs during their final league-stage match of the Asia Cup on Saturday. After Pakistan chose to bat first, their openers Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar managed to establish a 27-run partnership before the Indian bowlers unleashed a relentless attack, leading to Pakistan's collapse in just 18.1 overs.

Pakistan's Innings Falls Apart

Following their decision to bat first, Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar started cautiously, with Zulfiqar taking two overs to hit her first boundary. In the third over, Pratika Rawal missed a straightforward catch off Kranti Gaud's bowling, allowing Muneeba Ali to continue her innings.

The pair managed to score a boundary each, but Shafali Varma soon bowled Muneeba for 13 runs off 15 balls, leaving Pakistan at 27 for 1 in 4.3 overs.

Collapse Triggered by Spin Attack

The turning point came when Shree Charani took two wickets in the next over, dismissing Gull Feroza for a duck and trapping Zulfiqar lbw for 14 runs, leaving Pakistan at 29 for 3 after six overs.

The spin attack continued to wreak havoc, with Shree claiming her third wicket in the eighth over by removing Ayesha Zafar for 2 runs. Prema Rawat also contributed by taking Ayesha Zafar's wicket for 3 runs, while Deepti Sharma dismissed skipper Fatima Sana for a duck, leaving Pakistan in dire straits at 35 for 6 in 9.1 overs.

At the halfway mark, Pakistan was struggling at 36 for 6, with Eyman Fatima and Umm-e-Hani at the crease. The situation worsened as Eyman was run out for 5 runs, bringing the score to 45 for 7 in 13.1 overs.

Final Wickets Seal Pakistan's Fate

Prema Rawat continued her impressive performance, taking two more wickets, including Umm-e-Hani for 6 runs, and another for a duck, leaving Pakistan at 54 for 9 in 16.3 overs. Deepti Sharma wrapped up the innings by dismissing Tuba Hassan for 9 runs, resulting in Pakistan being bowled out for just 55 runs in 18.1 overs.

Outstanding Bowling Performances

Shree Charani and Prema Rawat were the standout bowlers, each taking three wickets, with Charani finishing with figures of 3 for 7 and Prema 3 for 9. Deepti Sharma contributed with two wickets, while Shafali Varma added one to her tally.