India Women beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs at Edgbaston — ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 | Photo: Unsplash
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — Group 1 | Edgbaston, Birmingham
India Women 170/6 (20 ovs) beat Pakistan Women 106/9 (20 ovs)
India won by 64 runs
India Women continued their dominance over Pakistan Women in ICC tournaments, delivering a comprehensive 64-run victory in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 14, 2026. Smriti Mandhana's classy 68 off 44 balls and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul combined to produce one of India's most emphatic wins over Pakistan in recent memory, leaving the Pakistan dressing room with plenty to think about as the tournament continues.
The result was never really in doubt after India posted a competitive 170 for 6 in their 20 overs. Pakistan, chasing 171, were never on the pace and eventually bowled out for just 106 in 20 overs — a margin of 64 runs that flattered neither side in the context of the contest.
India's Innings: Mandhana and Ghosh Power India to 170
India won the toss and elected to bat first on a good Edgbaston surface. They got exactly what they needed — a blistering start at the top of the order. Smriti Mandhana walked to the crease and immediately looked in the kind of form that makes her the most dangerous opening batter in women's cricket. She struck the ball cleanly, used her feet intelligently against spin, and accumulated runs at a rate that put Pakistan under pressure from the very first over.
Mandhana's 68 off 44 balls was the foundation of India's innings. She found the boundary with ease, particularly through the off side, and her partnership with Smriti's opening partner set the platform that allowed India's middle order to attack freely. Pakistan's bowlers had no answer to her during her time at the crease.
When Mandhana departed, Richa Ghosh arrived and played the kind of muscular cameo that the situation demanded. Her 34 off just 17 balls included some ferocious hitting in the death overs, taking India from a solid position to a genuinely competitive total. Ghosh's innings was the difference between India posting 155 and reaching 170.
India's total of 170 for 6 was always going to be a challenging target at Edgbaston against Pakistan's bowling attack. Pakistan's bowlers tried hard but were unable to find the consistency or wicket-taking threat needed to restrict India below 150.
🏏 India Women — Top Scores
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 68 | 44 | 154.5 |
| Richa Ghosh | 34 | 17 | 200.0 |
Pakistan's Chase: Deepti Sharma Destroys the Middle Order
Pakistan's chase began cautiously. The openers showed some resistance early on but could not match the required run rate. As the pressure mounted, wickets began to fall at regular intervals and Pakistan's chase lost all momentum.
The decisive blow came from Deepti Sharma, who produced one of the finest bowling performances seen in a Women's World Cup match. Her five-wicket haul tore through Pakistan's middle order at a time when they desperately needed a partnership to revive the chase. Deepti's ability to deceive batters with flight, dip, and subtle changes of pace was exceptional. Pakistan's batters could not pick her variations and fell one after another in a spell that effectively ended the contest.
Fatima Sana, who had been confirmed to play despite her injury scare, fought hard as Pakistan's captain but could not single-handedly rescue the situation. The lack of support from the batting order was Pakistan's fundamental problem throughout the chase. At no point did Pakistan look capable of pulling off the 171-run target.
Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 106 for 9 in their 20 overs, falling 64 runs short of India's total. The defeat was comprehensive and will require some serious analysis from the Pakistan management before their next group stage match.
🎳 India Women — Top Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 5 | 18 |
"Deepti Sharma strangulated an out-of-sync Pakistan with a five-wicket haul. This was a dominant performance from India in every department of the game."
Where Did Pakistan Go Wrong?
Pakistan's defeat was the result of failures in all three departments — batting, bowling, and fielding. In the field, Pakistan conceded too many runs in the powerplay and death overs when bowling at India. With the bat, their middle order collapsed meekly against Deepti Sharma's spin. And in the field, some sloppy moments did not help their cause.
The biggest concern for Pakistan is the batting. Chasing 171 in a T20 is far from impossible — but it requires someone at the top of the order to build a platform and someone in the middle order to accelerate at the right time. Pakistan got neither, and the collapse against spin in the middle overs was particularly alarming.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will also need to reassess her bowling options for the next match. Pakistan's bowlers were hit too freely in the powerplay when India were batting, and finding a way to restrict opposition batters in those early overs will be critical for Pakistan's progress in the tournament.
Pakistan's Road Ahead in the Tournament
Despite this heavy defeat, Pakistan Women's World Cup campaign is far from over. They still have remaining group stage matches to play, and a strong recovery — starting with a win in their next match — could still see them progress to the knockout stages. Pakistan have shown before that they are capable of bouncing back from difficult defeats when the pressure is at its highest.
Fatima Sana, if fully fit, remains Pakistan's most dangerous match-winner with both bat and ball. If she can produce one of her explosive performances in the upcoming games, combined with a more disciplined team effort, Pakistan have enough talent to win their remaining group matches.
The tournament goal for Pakistan Women has been to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time. That dream is still alive — but it will require significant improvement from every member of the squad in the matches to come.
Conclusion
India's 64-run victory over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was a dominant performance from start to finish. Smriti Mandhana's elegant 68 and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket demolition of Pakistan's batting gave India a perfect start to their tournament campaign. For Pakistan, the work starts now — corrections must be made quickly and the team must regroup for what remains a winnable group stage.
SportTattle will continue to follow Pakistan Women's journey through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Stay tuned for match previews, reports, and analysis throughout the tournament.
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