IND W vs PAK W T20 World Cup 2026: India Crushes Pakistan by 64 Runs as Deepti Sharma Takes Historic 5-Wicket Haul

BIRMINGHAM – India Women kicked off their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston. This highly anticipated Group 1 clash triggered a massive wave of search interest across India, capturing two distinct waves of heavy traffic over the last 24 hours as shown in image.

Opting to bat first, India weathered an early slump to post a commanding 170/6, courtesy of a brilliant 68 from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and a fiery late cameo by Richa Ghosh. In response, the Indian spin attack proved completely unstoppable. Spin spearhead Deepti Sharma tore through the opposition lineup, registering career-best figures of 5/10 to bundle Pakistan out for 106 in 17 overs. With this spell, Deepti also became the top all-time wicket-taker in Women's T20I history.

Key Highlights of the Historic Win

• Mandhana's Masterclass: Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings beautifully after India was struggling at 18/2, striking 9 fours and 2 sixes to finish with a brilliant 68 runs off just 44 balls.

• Record-Breaking Fifer: Deepti Sharma produced a magical spell to dismantle Pakistan's middle and lower order, claiming her best career figures (5/10) and breaking the global record for most wickets in Women's T20Is.

• Finishers Fire: Richa Ghosh's aggressive blitz of 34 runs off 17 balls included five boundaries on the trot, pushing India way past the 150-run psychological mark to put the match out of Pakistan's reach.

With this dominant performance, India completely commands the early Group 1 standings, building crucial net run-rate momentum for the rest of the tournament.