India Beats Pakistan with 7-Wicket Victory in Dubai
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan were bowled out for 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest‑ever T20I score, after a collapse triggered by India’s spinners. Shree Charani took 3 for 7, Prema Rawat 3 for 9 and Deepti Sharma 2 for 5, while Shafali Verma claimed the first wicket. Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana returned figures of 3 for 17 from three overs, but dropped three catches that cost them runs. The win places India comfortably ahead in the group and boosts Charani’s tally to 32 wickets, making him India’s most‑picked W20I bowler of 2026.
Why it matters
India’s victory strengthens its position in the Women’s Asia Cup, while Pakistan’s historic low score highlights challenges ahead. Charani’s record 32 wickets underscore India’s bowling dominance for the tournament.
Read the original report — Times of India
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