India Vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's Asia Cup: IND-W Bowl PAK-W Out For 55, Storm To Seven-Wicket Win

Greetings, we are back with another live blog -- India vs Pakistan Group A match of the Women's Asia Cup 2026. Stay tuned for live updates.

The match will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network, while fans can watch the live stream on the SonyLIV app and website. Stay tuned for all the live updates, scores and key moments from the match.

In their previous match, India produced a dominant 137-run victory over Hong Kong in Dubai. Batting first, India posted 193/5, with Smriti Mandhana stealing the show with a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes. Shafali Verma added a brisk 28 from 17 balls as India made full use of the powerplay. In reply, Hong Kong struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for just 56 in 16.2 overs. Deepti Sharma led the charge with three wickets, while Sree Charani, Nandini Sharma and Pratika Rawal claimed two each. The emphatic win secured India’s semi-final spot and extended their perfect start to the tournament.

Matches: 17

India win: 14

Pakistan win: 3

Pakistan Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali(w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana(c), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Most matches as captain in Women’s T20Is:

• 150* - Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W)

• 121 - Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W)

• 100 - Meg Lanning (AUS-W)

• 96 - Heather Knight (ENG-W)

• 96 - Diane Bimenyimana (RWA-W)

Our bowling is doing great in this tournament and good getting the opportunity to bowl first. [How challenging is chasing?] I think while batting it's always about giving ourselves some time and then going for your shots. And I think the first two games we did really well in that department and hopefully we'll continue. [On leading for the 150th time in T20Is] Great achievement. But the key is keep enjoying yourself on the field and that is a key, I try to keep up with that. [What score would you like to chase?] We'll try to restrict them for a short total, so there won't be pressure while chasing.

Pakistan’s innings is underway! Muneeba Ali takes strike alongside Shawaal Zulfiqar, with Kranti Gaud handed the new ball for India. The opening exchanges could set the tone for this high-voltage clash.

A tidy start from Pakistan, with 4 runs coming off the opening over. Muneeba Ali has got off the mark, while Shawaal Zulfiqar is yet to score. Kranti Gaud concedes a wide but keeps things under control. India will look for an early breakthrough.

Pakistan are off to a brisk start, reaching 16/0 after three overs. Shawaal Zulfiqar has found the boundary, while Muneeba Ali survived a major scare after Pratika Rawal dropped a straightforward chance at cover. India will be eager to make the missed opportunity count as Pakistan’s openers grow in confidence.

India finally have the breakthrough! After a couple of missed opportunities, Shafali Verma strikes to knock over Muneeba Ali for 13. The ball turned just enough to clip the off bail as Muneeba attempted a cut. Pakistan are now 27/1 after 5 overs, with Shawaal Zulfiqar unbeaten on 13 and Gull Feroza at the crease. India will hope the wicket opens the door for more breakthroughs.

What a powerplay for India! Shree Charani turns the game on its head with two wickets in the sixth over. Gull Feroza departs for a duck after edging one to backward point, before Shawaal Zulfiqar is trapped LBW for 14 attempting a sweep. Pakistan slip to 29/3 after six overs, with India firmly in control at the end of the powerplay.

India’s spinners continue to tighten the grip on Pakistan! Prema Rawat joins the wickets column, bowling Sadaf Shamas for just 3 to leave Pakistan in deeper trouble. Pakistan are now 35/5 after nine overs, with Fatima Sana yet to get off the mark. India are firmly on top as Pakistan struggle to build any momentum.

Another one goes down! Deepti Sharma strikes immediately after the over break, trapping Fatima Sana LBW for a duck. Pakistan are now 35/6, and India’s spin attack is ripping through the batting order. The pressure is immense as Pakistan desperately look for a partnership.

Another wicket for India as Eyman Fatima is run out for 5 in a mix-up with Umm-e-Hani. Fatima had raced down the pitch, but Umm-e-Hani showed no interest in the single, leaving her stranded. Despite a fumble while collecting the throw, Deepti Sharma managed to break the stumps in time. Pakistan are now 47/7 after 14 overs, with Umm-e-Hani and Tuba Hassan at the crease.

Pakistan are eight down for 48 as Prema Rawat strikes again! Umm-e-Hani attempts the sweep but gets a top-edge, allowing Nandani Sharma to take a comfortable catch at short fine. Rawat claims her second wicket, while Pakistan now face a serious risk of being bowled out before completing their 20 overs.

Pakistan are nine down for 54 as Prema Rawat completes a brilliant spell with her third wicket. Nashra Sandhu edges a floated delivery through to Richa Ghosh for a duck. Rawat has been superb with her variations, and India are now just one wicket away from wrapping up Pakistan’s innings. Tuba Hassan remains unbeaten on 8.

All out! India wrap up Pakistan’s innings for just 55. Deepti Sharma finishes the job as Tuba Hassan is stumped by Richa Ghosh for 9. Pakistan are bowled out in 18.1 overs, with India’s spinners completely dominating the innings. A target of 56 now awaits India in this one-sided contest.

Innings Break.

Lowest all-out totals for PAK-W in T20Is
55 vs IND-W, Dubai, 2026
56 vs NZ-W, Dubai, 2024
60 vs ENG-W, Taunton, 2009
63 vs IND-W, Guangzhou, 2012
65 vs WI-W, St Andrew's, 2011
72 vs SL-W, Colombo (NCC), 2018

What a way to start a chase! India opener Shafali Verma hit a six on the very first ball of the chase over the head of spinner Sadia Iqbal. Shafali pushed the next ball for a single to become only the third Indian to complete 3000 runs in Women's T20I. India finished the over with 8 runs on the board.

Youngest to 3000 runs in Women’s T20Is
22y 220d - Shafali Verma (IND-W)
24y 347d - Gaby Lewis (IRE-W)
27y 139d - Esha Oza (UAE-W)
27y 171d - Smriti Mandhana (IND-W)
27y 347d - Hayley Matthews (WI-W)

India took a cautious approach in the third over of the match only mustering six runs from it. However, India wasn't able to stop Fatima as she removed the centurian from the last match, Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana departed after Scoring 9 runs from 11 deliveries.

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Is this a comeback? After an attacking start from Shafali Verma, India suffers a double from Fatima Sana as she tries to bring Pakistan back in the match. After muscling Sana for a four on the second delivery of the over, Shafali got out on the very next ball. Pratika could open her account with a four but departed as she tried to push the very next ball, nicking it.

The powerplay was full of twists and turns. Shafali started the chase with a six, hinting at India's intention to chase the target early. However, Fatima struck thrice in two overs to slow down the arch-rivals in a chase of just 56 runs. Since India took a cautious approach and finished the powerplay with 34 runs, losing three of its batters.

Even after three early jots from Fatima Sana, India remains under control in the chase. The Women in Blue just require 11 runs to finish the match.