India Thrash Pakistan by 64 Runs in Women's T20 World Cup
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India set a challenging target of 171 runs for Pakistan. In reply, the Pakistani team could only manage 106 runs in 17 overs and lost the match comfortably.
Smriti Mandhana played a brilliant knock of 68 runs off 44 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Deepti Sharma was the star with the ball, picking up an impressive 5 wickets. Richa Ghosh also played a quick cameo of 34 runs off 17 balls in the death overs.
### Match Summary
India won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening pair did not last long, but Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur steadied the innings with a 91-run partnership. Later, Richa Ghosh provided a strong finish.
Pakistan's chase never gained momentum. Muneeba Ali scored 41 runs but lacked support from the other batters. India's spinners, led by Deepti Sharma, dominated the middle overs and restricted Pakistan.
### Key Performers
- **Smriti Mandhana** – 68 runs off 44 balls
- **Deepti Sharma** – 5 wickets
- **Richa Ghosh** – 34 runs off 17 balls
India will now face Netherlands in their next match on 17 June. This victory boosts India's confidence as they aim to win their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title.
India has a strong historical record against Pakistan in T20Is, having won 14 out of 17 matches. In Women's T20 World Cup matches between the two teams, India has won 7 out of 9 encounters.
