IND W vs PAK W LIVE: Deepti Sharma stars with fiery fifer as India win by 64 runs against Pak

The damage began with Aliya Riaz, who looked to accelerate but mistimed a slower delivery from Deepti. The batter cleared her front leg and attempted to go across the line, but failed to generate enough power. Jemimah Rodrigues judged it perfectly at deep midwicket to complete a comfortable catch, sending Aliya back for 18 off 17 balls.

Deepti struck again immediately, this time removing Tasmia Rubab for a duck. The batter was trapped by a slow, full delivery and could only find Jemimah Rodrigues, continuing the successful fielding partnership between the duo.

With Deepti’s variations proving too good and India’s fielders backing her up brilliantly, Pakistan found themselves under mounting pressure as wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.

After a couple of earlier chances went down off her bowling, Charani finally got her reward when Shreyanka Patil produced a brilliant catch at backward point. Reacting quickly, Patil completed a sharp grab to give India another breakthrough at a crucial stage.

Rameen Shamim’s dismissal further dented Pakistan’s innings as India tightened their control with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.

• Deepti Sharma strikes again, removing Ayesha Zafar for 12
• Shree Charani gets her first breakthrough, dismissing Saira Jabeen for 2 in the 8th over
• Charani concedes 10 runs in her 10th over but maintains pressure overall
• Deepti produces a sharp direct hit to run out Muneeba Ali for 41
• Fatima Sana falls for 0, leaving Pakistan further in trouble
• Shree Charani returns to strike again, removing Natalia Pervaiz for 7
• Pakistan lose wickets at regular intervals as India dominate the middle overs

Pakistan’s innings continued to unravel as Shree Charani picked up another key breakthrough, dismissing Natalia Pervaiz to push India further on top.

Trying to break the shackles, Natalia shimmied down the track and moved across the leg side in an attempt to go inside-out. However, she failed to get the desired connection and ended up offering a catch to Harmanpreet Kaur, who made no mistake in completing the dismissal.

Natalia Pervaiz departed for 7 off 13 balls as Pakistan slipped further under pressure, with India tightening their grip through disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.

The delivery was full and wide outside off, tempting the batter into a shot, but Fatima Sana could only find Smriti Mandhana in the field. Mandhana completed a safe catch as Pakistan lost their fifth wicket, slipping further under pressure.

Fatima Sana departed without scoring, and with half the side back in the pavilion, India continued to dominate the contest with both ball and field.

Pakistan suffered a crucial setback as Natalia Pervaiz’s delivery ended in a run-out, with Muneeba Ali departing after a well-made 41 off 35 balls.

The dismissal came through sharp work in the field from Deepti Sharma, who was involved in the direct impact that led to the breakthrough. Muneeba, who had anchored the innings with five boundaries, was caught short as India tightened their grip through disciplined fielding and quick reflexes.

It was a vital moment in the contest, breaking a developing partnership and shifting momentum back towards India at a key stage of the innings.

India struck again as Shree Charani made an immediate impact, picking up a wicket in her very first over of the spell against Pakistan.

Bowling at 78.5kph, Charani drifted the ball into middle stump as Saira Jabeen attempted to work it into the leg side. Not fully forward to the delivery, she closed the bat face early, resulting in a leading edge as the ball possibly turned away slightly.

The mistimed shot looped gently towards short cover, where Harmanpreet Kaur made no mistake, completing a simple catch to give India another breakthrough. Saira Jabeen departed for 2 off 3 balls, handing Charani a dream start with the ball.

Ayesha Zafar’s quick 12 off 8 balls came to an end as India struck again in the middle overs, with Deepti Sharma picking up her second wicket of the innings.

Bowling at 71.9 kph, Deepti floated one outside the leg stump, tempting the sweep. Zafar went for the shot, getting down low and making decent contact, but failed to place it into the gap.

At short fine leg, Smriti Mandhana showed sharp reflexes, diving forward to complete a clean two-handed catch as the ball died on her.

Deepti Sharma once again delivered under pressure, breaking a developing partnership and tightening India’s grip on the contest.

• Pakistan finish powerplay at 52/1 after a strong start in the first six overs

• Muneeba Ali gets going early with a boundary and looks in good touch

• Richa Ghosh drops Muneeba (6) off Shreyanka Patil

• Arundhati Reddy drops Muneeba again (20), giving Pakistan two lifelines

• Kranti Gaud concedes 14 runs in her first over under pressure

• Deepti Sharma strikes, dismissing Gull Feroza via a reverse sweep catch

• Ayesha Zafar hits back-to-back fours off Arundhati Reddy

• Pakistan take drinks on top as India regroup under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership

Gull Feroza’s short but lively knock of 12 off 9 balls came to an end as India grabbed a crucial breakthrough, with Deepti Sharma striking and Bharti Fulmali completing a sharp catch at backward point.

Feroza looked to stay aggressive, attempting a reverse sweep to keep the scoreboard moving. However, she failed to find the gap and ended up picking out the fielder perfectly placed in the ring.

Bharti Fulmali reacted quickly to take a clean catch, giving India the wicket they were looking for at a key moment.

Deepti Sharma once again provided the breakthrough with her control and variation, keeping Pakistan under pressure in the middle overs.

A promising start from Feroza ends early, as India tighten their grip on the contest with another timely wicket.

Fatima Sana produced a late scare as Pakistan went up in a big LBW appeal against Shreyanka Patil, who was attempting a reverse sweep and missed the delivery. There was some drama as the ball appeared to spike near the glove, but the on-field call stayed unchanged.

Despite the pressure, Shreyanka managed to take a single as India closed their innings on 170, setting up a competitive finish in this crucial T20 World Cup clash.

Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 34 off 17 balls lifted India with a blazing late cameo before Fatima Sana ended her stay. Bowling a clever good-length leg-cutter, Fatima induced a false swing as Ghosh charged down the pitch and missed, with the ball crashing into the off stump. A powerful impact innings that gave India crucial late momentum despite the wicket.

Harmanpreet Kaur falls for 36 as Pakistan strike again in the middle overs. Fatima Sana produced a well-directed leg-stump half-volley, but Kaur failed to keep her flick down and picked out Natalia Pervaiz at deep square leg, who completed a safe catch. A promising knock ends just as India were looking to rebuild momentum.

India vs Pakistan Women Live: Smriti Mandhana’s fluent knock of 68 off 44 balls came to an abrupt end as Pakistan found the breakthrough they desperately needed, with Rameen Shamim striking and Fatima Sana completing a sharp catch.

Mandhana, who had looked in sublime touch throughout her innings, was beginning to shift gears after steadying India’s innings. With nine boundaries and two sixes already in the book, she had combined elegance with intent, keeping the scoreboard moving and punishing anything loose outside off stump.

The dismissal came against the run of play. Rameen Shamim floated one up with enough flight to tempt the drive. Mandhana, looking to continue her aggressive strokeplay, went after it but couldn’t keep the timing right. The ball took the outside edge or soft bat face (depending on the angle), and Fatima Sana reacted quickly in the field, holding on to a clean catch to bring a vital end to the partnership-building phase.

For Pakistan, it was a much-needed moment of control in a phase where Mandhana was beginning to take the game away. Rameen Shamim’s ability to slow the pace and invite the shot paid off, while Fatima Sana’s alert fielding ensured there was no second chance.

For India, the dismissal leaves a mixed feeling—Mandhana’s half-century had once again underlined her importance at the top, but her inability to carry on after getting set will be something the side will look to convert more often into big match-defining innings.

Scorecard note:

Smriti Mandhana c Fatima Sana b Rameen Shamim 68 (44) [4s-9, 6s-2]

Smriti Mandhana continued her fine innings by bringing up a fluent fifty, capitalising on a life earlier in the spell and shifting gears at a crucial stage of the innings.

The landmark came off Rameen Shamim as Mandhana timed a well-flighted delivery through the field for a boundary, reaching her half-century in style. The left-hander raised her bat to acknowledge the applause, marking a composed yet increasingly aggressive knock.

Having survived a reprieve a few overs ago, Mandhana made the opposition pay, accelerating in the last couple of overs and guiding India’s recovery with authority. Her innings has provided stability at one end while also lifting the scoring rate as India build towards a stronger finish.

India added five runs in the eighth over, moving to 46/2 as Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur focused on rebuilding the innings against a disciplined Pakistan attack.

Mandhana continued to look in control, progressing to 28 off 24 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur is still settling in at 9 off 13 deliveries. Pakistan’s Tasmia Rubab has maintained a tight spell, finishing her two overs with figures of 2-0-7-1, keeping the pressure firmly on the Indian batters.

With wickets in hand but scoring still under control, India will look to rotate strike more effectively and build towards a stronger middle-overs platform.

• Shafali Verma started explosively, hitting the first ball of the innings for a six
• Sadia Iqbal struck back immediately, dismissing Shafali Verma
• Fatima Sana bowled a tight and disciplined over to keep India under pressure
• Smriti Mandhana hit two crisp boundaries against Sadia Iqbal
• Tasmia Rubab removed Jemimah Rodrigues early in her spell
• Smriti Mandhana responded with back-to-back fours off Rameen Shamim
• Mandhana finished the powerplay with another boundary, keeping India steady
• India ended the powerplay at 38/2, with Mandhana holding the innings together

India continued their recovery with another steady over, collecting 8 runs in the sixth as Smriti Mandhana remained the anchor at the crease. The left-hander moved confidently to 25 off 19 balls, ensuring India kept the scoreboard moving after early setbacks.

Harmanpreet Kaur is still finding her rhythm at the other end, supporting Mandhana as the pair look to build a stable partnership. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been economical so far, finishing her second over with figures of 2-0-11-0, keeping pressure on the Indian batters despite the steady flow of runs.

With India reaching 38/2, the focus now shifts to consolidating the innings before accelerating in the middle overs.

ndia found some much-needed momentum in the fifth over, collecting 10 runs as Smriti Mandhana counterattacked after the early setbacks. The left-hander struck two crisp boundaries off Rameen Shamim, helping India move to 30/2.

With Harmanpreet Kaur settling in at the other end, Mandhana has taken charge of the rebuilding job, moving to 20 off 15 balls. After losing two wickets inside the powerplay, India will be encouraged by this positive response from their senior batters.

With India under early pressure after losing two wickets in quick succession, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has arrived at the crease. The experienced right-hander now carries the responsibility of rebuilding the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana and guiding India through a tricky phase against a confident Pakistan bowling attack.

A crucial partnership is needed as India look to recover from their early setbacks.

Pakistan picked up their second wicket of the innings as Tasmia Rubab dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues for 1 off 7 balls. Rodrigues failed to find her rhythm and was caught by Natalia Pervaiz, giving Pakistan another crucial breakthrough early in the innings.

With two wickets down in the powerplay, India are under pressure and need a solid partnership to steady the innings.

Pakistan have made a disciplined start in the Women's T20 World Cup clash, restricting India to 10/1 after two overs. After the early dismissal of Shafali Verma, the responsibility now rests on Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues to rebuild the innings.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has kept things tight with the ball, conceding just three runs in the second over and ensuring India are unable to break free. Mandhana is batting on 2 off 2 deliveries, while Rodrigues has moved to 1 off 5 balls as the pair look to steady the innings.

With the new ball offering some assistance and Pakistan maintaining pressure through accurate bowling, India will be keen to stitch together a partnership and regain momentum in the powerplay.

WICKET! Pakistan hit back immediately as Sadia Iqbal dismisses Shafali Verma. After starting with a six, the Indian opener holes out to Muneeba Ali and departs for 6 off 5 balls.

The pitch promises an intriguing contest between bat and ball, with conditions largely favouring the batters. A healthy covering of dry grass combined with a rock-hard surface is expected to provide consistent bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence.

The ball should come onto the bat nicely, making timing easier and creating the perfect platform for aggressive batting. With true bounce on offer, batters who settle in early could capitalize and post substantial scores.

However, bowlers are unlikely to be completely out of the contest. As the match progresses, spinners are expected to become increasingly influential. The dry nature of the surface could offer some grip and turn, while the large boundary dimensions may encourage batters to take risks, creating wicket-taking opportunities.

Captains will be mindful of the balance between attack and control, particularly during the middle overs when spin could prove decisive. While the conditions suggest a run-filled encounter, the team that adapts best to the changing nature of the surface and handles the pressure moments effectively is likely to come out on top.

Overall, expect a batting-friendly wicket with enough assistance for spinners to make an impact. In a high-stakes contest, composure and execution under pressure could ultimately prove to be the difference.

1. Harmanpreet Kaur (c) – All-rounder

2. Smriti Mandhana – Batter

3. Shafali Verma – Batter

4. Jemimah Rodrigues – Batter

5. Richa Ghosh (wk) – Wicketkeeper

6. Deepti Sharma – All-rounder

7. Bharti S. Fulmali – Batter

8. Sree Charani – All-rounder

9. Kranti Gaud – All-rounder

10. Shreyanka Patil – All-rounder

11. Arundhati Reddy – Bowler

Impact players to watch: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh.

Edgbaston is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to get some assistance with the new ball under Birmingham's conditions, while spinners could come into play as the match wears on.

In 19 Women's T20 Internationals played at the venue, the average first-innings total stands at 145. Teams setting a target have enjoyed a slight edge, winning 10 of those matches.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has allayed fears over her fitness ahead of the team's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against India, saying she expects to be available despite picking up a minor injury during training on Saturday.

The 24-year-old all-rounder was hit on the knee during Pakistan's net session, sparking brief concern over her participation in the high-profile Group-stage encounter. However, Sana downplayed the incident and suggested there was no major issue.

"Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and it hit my knee. I think it is good now," Sana said during the pre-match press conference.