IND-W vs PAK-W Match Review: India Thrash Pakistan by 7 Wickets, Bowl Them Out for Record Low 55 in Women’s Asia Cup 2026
IND-W vs PAK-W Match Review: India Thrash Pakistan by 7 Wickets, Bowl Them Out for Record Low 55
India Women produced a statement performance in Dubai, bowling Pakistan out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55 before chasing down the target in just 8.4 overs to seal a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. The win extended India’s unbeaten run in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 group stage and sent a powerful message ahead of the semi-finals.
The Indian women’s team celebrates after bowling Pakistan out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 55 in Dubai. (Photo: BCCI)
Key Takeaways – The Dubai Thrashing
- 🏏 India Extend Unbeaten Run: India registered their third consecutive win in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, finishing the group stage with a perfect record.Source: Times Now
- 🔥 Pakistan’s Lowest-Ever T20I Total: Pakistan were bowled out for just 55 runs – their lowest total in Women’s T20I history, eclipsing the previous record of 56 against New Zealand in 2024.Source: Sportstar
- ⭐ Spin Trio Destroys Pakistan: Shree Charani (3/7), Prema Rawat (3/10), and Deepti Sharma (2/5) combined to run through Pakistan’s batting line-up.Source: News18
- 💪 Harmanpreet’s 150th T20I: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played her 150th T20I and finished the chase with a six, remaining unbeaten on 18.Source: Hindustan Times
- 📊 India’s Asia Cup Dominance: India’s head-to-head record against Pakistan in the Asia Cup now stands at 8-1, with an overall T20I record of 15-3.Source: Sportstar
📝 Match Report – How India Dominated From Ball One
Toss & Pakistan’s Positive Start
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and opted to bat first – a decision that left many puzzled given India’s chasing prowess.Source: Sportstar Pakistan openers Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar got off to a solid start, reaching 27/0 in 4.2 overs. The pair showed positive intent against India’s new-ball bowlers, though they were aided by some sloppy fielding from India, with Pratika Rawal dropping two catches – first Muneeba at cover and then Shawaal at long-on.Source: Sportstar
The Collapse – From 27/0 to 55 All Out
The turning point came when Harmanpreet Kaur deployed her trump card – Shafali Verma – and she delivered instantly, bowling Muneeba Ali for 13.Source: Sportstar What followed was a dramatic collapse. Pakistan’s next nine batters managed to add just 28 runs to the total.Source: News18
Shree Charani was the chief destroyer. The left-arm spinner produced a stunning double-wicket over, dismissing Gull Feroza and Shawaal Zulfiqar, before removing Ayesha Zafar in the eighth over. Her figures of 3/7 from four overs were the best of the match.Source: Sportstar
Prema Rawat (3/10) and Deepti Sharma (2/5) continued the assault. Deepti got the big wicket of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who was dismissed for a 7-ball duck.Source: India Today Pakistan were bundled out for 55 in 18.1 overs – their lowest-ever total in Women’s T20Is.Source: News18
The Chase – Fatima Strikes But India Finish in Style
India’s chase started explosively. Shafali Verma smashed the first ball of the innings for a six, and India scored seven runs in the opening over.Source: Times Now
But Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fought back with the ball. She dismissed Shafali Verma (12), Pratika Rawal (4), and Smriti Mandhana (9) in the space of four balls, reducing India to 18/2 and then 29/3.Source: Sportstar There was some controversy when Mandhana was trapped lbw – there was doubt about whether the ball pitched in line, but the lack of DRS in the Women’s Asia Cup meant she couldn’t appeal.Source: Sportstar
However, the target was too small. Harmanpreet Kaur (18*) and Deepti Sharma (12*) steadied the innings and guided India home in just 8.4 overs. Fittingly, Harmanpreet finished the match with a six – a perfect way to mark her 150th T20I appearance.Source: Hindustan Times
📊 Full Scorecard – IND-W vs PAK-W, Match 9
🇵🇰 Pakistan Women – 55 all out (18.1 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muneeba Ali (wk) | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.66 |
| Shawaal Zulfiqar | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Gull Feroza | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ayesha Zafar | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Sadaf Shamas | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Fatima Sana (c) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eyman Fatima | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Umm-e-Hani | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nashra Sandhu | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Tuba Hassan | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sadia Iqbal | 0* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 3 (lb 1, w 2) · Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Muneeba Ali, 4.3 ov), 2-28 (Gull Feroza, 5.2 ov), 3-29 (Shawaal Zulfiqar, 5.6 ov), 4-32 (Ayesha Zafar, 7.2 ov), 5-35 (Sadaf Shamas, 8.6 ov), 6-35 (Fatima Sana, 9.1 ov), 7-45 (Eyman Fatima, 13.1 ov), 8-48 (Umm-e-Hani, 14.4 ov), 9-54 (Nashra Sandhu, 16.3 ov)Source: Cricinfo
🇮🇳 India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Charani | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1.75 |
| Prema Rawat | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2.50 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Shafali Verma | 2.1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4.61 |
| Nandani Sharma | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Kranti Gaud | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
Source: Cricinfo
🇮🇳 India – 57/3 (8.4 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Shafali Verma | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 171.42 |
| Pratika Rawal | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | 18* | 16 | 2 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Deepti Sharma | 12* | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
Extras: 2 · Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-18, 3-29Source: Cricinfo
⭐ Key Performances
🎯 Shree Charani – 3/7 (4 overs)
Shree Charani produced a spell of left-arm spin that will be remembered for years. Her double-wicket over – dismissing Gull Feroza and Shawaal Zulfiqar – broke the back of Pakistan’s innings. She finished with 3/7 from four overs, the best figures of the match.Source: Sportstar
Charani’s ability to generate turn and dip on the Dubai surface made her virtually unplayable. She went one short of equalling Poonam Yadav’s record for most wickets for India in a calendar year.Source: Sportstar
“The inviting flight. The dreaded dip. The blockbuster turn. Every left-arm spinner in the world will love a wicket like this and Charani sure does.”
— Cricinfo commentary on Charani’s spell
💪 Prema Rawat – 3/10 (4 overs)
Prema Rawat delivered career-best figures of 3/10, complementing Charani’s brilliance perfectly. She dismissed Sadaf Shamas, Eyman Fatima, and Nashra Sandhu, ensuring Pakistan never recovered from the early collapse.Source: Crictoday
Her economy rate of 2.50 was the second-best in the match, and she bowled with exceptional control on a surface that offered assistance to spinners.
🔥 Deepti Sharma – 2/5 (4 overs) & 12* (14 balls)
Deepti Sharma once again proved why she is one of the world’s best all-rounders. She took 2/5 in her four overs, including the crucial wicket of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana for a duck.Source: India Today
With the bat, she remained unbeaten on 12, anchoring the chase alongside Harmanpreet Kaur after India lost three quick wickets.Source: Crictoday
👑 Harmanpreet Kaur – 18* (16 balls)
Playing her 150th T20I, the Indian captain marked the occasion in style. She remained unbeaten on 18 and finished the match with a six – a fitting end to a dominant performance.Source: Hindustan Times
Her composed innings ensured India completed the chase without any further hiccups after Fatima Sana’s three-wicket burst.
🎥 Highlights – Best Moments from Dubai
🗣️ Expert Reactions – What They Said
📖 Records & Milestones – The Dubai Thrashing
- Lowest-Ever T20I Total for Pakistan: Pakistan’s 55 all out is their lowest total in Women’s T20I history, eclipsing the previous record of 56 against New Zealand at the same venue in 2024.Source: Sportstar
- Third-Lowest Total Against India: Pakistan’s 55 is the third-lowest total by a full member nation against India, after Bangladesh’s 51 and 54 in 2013 and 2016 respectively.Source: Times Now
- India’s Third-Quickest Run-Chase: India completed the chase in 8.4 overs – their third-quickest run-chase in a non-rain-affected Women’s T20I match.Source: Times Now
- Harmanpreet Kaur’s 150th T20I: The Indian captain became only the second Indian woman to play 150 T20Is.Source: Hindustan Times
- India’s Unbeaten Group Stage: India finished the group stage with three wins in three matches, securing a semi-final spot.Source: Times Now
- India’s Asia Cup Dominance: India’s head-to-head record against Pakistan in the Asia Cup now stands at 8-1.Source: Sportstar
🗣️ Senior Journalist’s Verdict – A Statement of Intent from India
My Take: India’s Spin Attack is Unmatched
What we witnessed in Dubai was a complete demolition job. India’s spin attack – led by Shree Charani, Prema Rawat, and Deepti Sharma – is arguably the best in women’s cricket right now. They didn’t just bowl well; they made Pakistan look clueless.
Pakistan’s decision to bat first was baffling, and they paid the price. From 27/0 to 55 all out – that’s a collapse of epic proportions. The lack of DRS was a talking point, especially with Smriti Mandhana’s lbw dismissal, but it wouldn’t have changed the outcome.
India’s chase was clinical. Fatima Sana’s three-wicket burst created a moment of excitement, but the target was too small. Harmanpreet Kaur’s six to finish the match in her 150th T20I was the perfect ending.
This performance sends a clear message to the other teams in the tournament: India are the team to beat. With a perfect group stage record and a bowling attack in red-hot form, they are favourites to lift the Asia Cup trophy.
— Editorial Team, CricLive.in
📰 Sources
- Sportstar — Match report, head-to-head records, player quotes
- News18 — Scorecard, match summary, bowling figures
- Times Now — Live updates, records, milestones
- Cricinfo — Full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary
- Crictoday — Match result, player performances
- India Today — Deepti Sharma’s wicket of Fatima Sana
- Hindustan Times — Harmanpreet Kaur’s 150th T20I
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