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Pakistan Bowled Out for Record Low Total
India defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the ninth T20 match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 group stage on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium . Chasing a mere 56 runs, India reached the target in just 8.4 overs after Pakistan were bowled out for 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest-ever total in women’s T20Is.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse
Pakistan opted to bat first and made a promising start, with openers Muneeba Ali and Shawaal Zulfiqar putting together 27 runs . However, the innings unravelled after India made regular breakthroughs, with Pakistan losing their last nine wickets for just 28 runs.
Shafali Verma dismissed Muneeba Ali for 13 off 15 balls, and Pakistan then lost two wickets in the following over . Zulfiqar remained Pakistan’s top-scorer with 14 off 14 deliveries, hitting three fours.
India’s Bowling and Chase
India’s bowling attack was led by Prema Rawat and Shree Charani, who claimed three wickets each . Deepti Sharma took two wickets, while Verma claimed one.
In reply, India lost early wickets as Fatima Sana dismissed Shafali Verma (12), Smriti Mandhana (9), and Pratika Rawal (4) . However, captain Harmanpreet Kaur (18 not out) and Deepti Sharma (12 not out) ensured India suffered no further setbacks, reaching 56 in 8.4 overs.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 55 all out | 18.1 |
| India | 56/2 | 8.4 |
Result: India won by 8 wickets
Pakistan will now face Hong Kong on Monday, September 7, at the same venue.
