India Beat Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup as Deepti Sharma Shines
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup at Edgbaston on June 14, 2026, bowling their rivals out for 106. Deepti Sharma took 5-10 to lead the victory, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 history with 166 wickets, according to match reports.
How did India secure the win over Pakistan?
Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul dismantled the Pakistani batting order, claiming the final three wickets in just five deliveries. India defended a total of 170 in front of a sellout crowd in Birmingham. Sharma’s performance included a direct hit to run out Muneeba Ali for 41 in the 11th over, which shifted the momentum after Pakistan had started their chase strongly.
India’s total was bolstered by Smriti Mandhana, who scored 50 after being dropped on 27. Despite a late-innings slump that saw captain Harmanpreet Kaur fall for 36 and India sitting at 132-5 by the 19th over, Richa Ghosh added 34 off 17 balls to push the target to 171. Sharma and Ghosh combined for 23 runs in the final stages against debutant Tasmia Rubab.
Why is the India-Pakistan rivalry seeing a diplomatic chill?
The sporting rivalry continues to mirror geopolitical tensions. According to reports from the match, the Indian team did not shake hands with the Pakistani players. This marks the second consecutive World Cup where the teams avoided this gesture, following a similar occurrence during the 50-over tournament in October.
This trend mirrors the behavior of the men’s teams during last year’s Asia Cup. On the field, India maintains a strict dominance over Pakistan, having won every encounter across both 20-over and 50-over formats, as noted in the match statistics.
How did Bangladesh break its World Cup chasing record?
Bangladesh achieved its highest-ever successful World Cup chase by reaching 141-4 with five balls remaining against the Netherlands. Previously, the South Asian team had never scored more than 126 in a successful chase during a World Cup tournament.
Juairiya Ferdous anchored the innings with 50 off 33 balls. Ferdous contributed 26 of the first 27 runs and 33 of the 47 scored during the power play. After Ferdous departed at 67-1, an unbeaten 56-run partnership between Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter secured Bangladesh’s fourth win across seven T20 World Cups.
| Team | Key Performance | Match Result |
|---|---|---|
| India | Deepti Sharma (5-10) | Won by 64 runs |
| Bangladesh | Juairiya Ferdous (50 off 33) | Won (Record Chase) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 cricket?
As of June 14, 2026, Deepti Sharma is the highest wicket-taker with 166 wickets.
What was Bangladesh’s record chase in the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Bangladesh successfully chased 141-4 against the Netherlands, surpassing their previous record of 126.
Where did the India vs. Pakistan match take place?
The match was held at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who are the next teams playing in the tournament?
New Zealand faces Sri Lanka and England faces Ireland on Tuesday.
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