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Sree Charani leads India to dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 5, 2026, 22:30 IST

Sree Charani claimed 3/7 to dismantle Pakistan for 55 before India secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory in their Women's Asia Cup T20 clash at the Dubai International Stadium.

Sree Charani leads India to dominant seven-wicket win over Pakistan

Charani dismantles Pakistan batting lineup

India Women produced a clinical bowling display to dismantle Pakistan Women for just 55 runs in their Women's Asia Cup T20 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. After Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat, the decision backfired as the Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Player of the Match Sree Charani, dominated proceedings from the outset. Charani was the standout performer, returning exceptional figures of 3/7 from her four overs to stifle any momentum Pakistan hoped to build. The batting side struggled to find rhythm throughout the innings, with Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scoring with 14 off 14 balls, while Muneeba Ali contributed 13 off 15. The innings never gained traction, and the side was eventually bundled out for 55 in 18.1 overs.

India navigate early wobble to seal victory

Chasing a modest target of 56, India Women encountered an unexpected hurdle early in their reply. The innings began with a nervous start as the team lost three quick wickets, with the dismissal of Shafali Verma at 13 runs in just 1.3 overs serving as a significant turning point that briefly gave Pakistan hope of a miraculous defense. However, the pressure was quickly neutralized by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who steadied the ship with a composed 18 off 18 balls. Supported by the rest of the lineup, India navigated the remaining runs with relative ease, reaching 57/3 to secure a seven-wicket victory. The win highlights India's depth and composure, even when faced with a sudden collapse in the top order. For Pakistan, the result marks a difficult outing in the tournament, while India continues to build momentum in the Women's Asia Cup T20.