India vs Pakistan: The Indian women’s cricket team has won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai by 7 wickets in a one-sided affair against arch-rivals Pakistan. In this Group-A match played on September 5, India bowled first and bundled out the entire Pakistan team for just 55 runs. Then the Indian team achieved the target by losing 3 wickets in just 8.3 overs.
After winning the toss, the Indian team decided to bowl first. The Indian bowlers kept the pressure on the Pakistani batting from the start. Sri Charni and Prema Rawat took 3 wickets each with brilliant bowling. As a result, the Pakistan team was bowled out for just 55 runs.
The bowlers from the Indian side executed their plan well and did not give any chance to the Pakistani batsmen as they understood the Dubai pitch.
India won the match in 8.3 overs
Chasing an easy target of 56 runs, the Indian team displayed an aggressive game in this match as well. Team India achieved the target with the loss of 3 wickets in just 8.3 overs and won against Pakistan by 7 wickets.
The Indian team had already secured a place in the semi-finals by winning their opening two matches. This victory against Pakistan has strengthened the confidence of the team.
‘Happy with the way the whole team played today’
After the match, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the team’s performance. He said that the team performed on the field as per the plan for the match.
Harmanpreet Kaur said, “This match was very important for us and I am very happy with the way the whole team played today. We always talk about playing aggressive cricket and I am really happy with the way we played today.”
The captain especially praised the bowlers and said that all the bowlers believed in their plan and bowled brilliantly. He understood the pitch well and executed his bowling plan accordingly.
‘We know what this team can do’
On the Indian team reaching the semi-finals without losing a single match in the group stage, Harmanpreet Kaur said that this performance is very important to maintain the high standards of the team.
He said that the players know very well what the Indian team can do when it takes to the field. Also, he expressed happiness that every player of the team is contributing.
Harmanpreet Kaur said, “I am very happy that every player is coming forward and performing well. Now there are two matches left and hopefully we will continue to play our best cricket.”
Now in the semi-final against Group-B team
The Indian women’s team will now play against the second-placed team in Group-B in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026. After the final result of Group-B, which team will take the field against India will be decided.
After this great win against Pakistan, the confidence of the Indian team is high and now the team is looking towards winning the Asia Cup trophy.