✨️Deepti Sharma Leads India Crush Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana's classy 68 and Deepti Sharma's record-breaking five-wicket haul power India to a commanding 64-run victory.
✨️Deepti Sharma Leads India Crush Pakistan. India produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 64 runs in a Women’s World Cup clash, extending their remarkable dominance over their arch-rivals. Led by a brilliant batting display from Smriti Mandhana and a record-breaking bowling effort from Deepti Sharma, India posted 170 for 6 before bundling Pakistan out for just 106 in 17 overs.
The victory further strengthened India’s impressive World Cup record against Pakistan, which now stands at 28 wins and just 3 losses across formats.
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Mandhana Anchors India’s Innings
After being asked to bat, India got off to a solid start thanks to the elegance and composure of Smriti Mandhana. The left-handed opener once again showcased her class, scoring a fluent 68 that formed the backbone of India’s innings
🚨 HISTORY BY DEEPTI SHARMA 🚨
– Deepti Sharma becomes the first spinner ever to complete 350 wickets in Women’s International cricket 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/YRzVrCiSYL
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 14, 2026
Mandhana mixed caution with aggression, finding gaps with ease and punishing loose deliveries. Her knock ensured India maintained momentum throughout the innings despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Valuable contributions from the middle order helped India finish on a competitive 170 for 6, a total that ultimately proved far beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Deepti Creates History
While Mandhana set the platform with the bat, it was Deepti Sharma who stole the show with the ball.
The experienced all-rounder produced a sensational five-wicket haul, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup and scripting history in the process. Her figures not only earned her the Player of the Match award but also saw her become the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20 International cricket with 161 wickets.
Head to Head India Vs Pakistan at the men’s and women’s World Cups:
Matches – 31.
India – 28.
Pakistan – 3.THE GREATEST RIVALRY… THE GREATEST ONE SIDED RIVALRY. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jtMQcJYaql
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 14, 2026
Adding another milestone to her glittering career, Deepti also became the first spinner in women’s cricket to claim 350 international wickets across formats. The achievement underlined her consistency and longevity as one of India’s most dependable match-winners.
Pakistan never recovered from the pressure applied by India’s bowlers. Regular wickets prevented any meaningful partnerships from developing, and the chase quickly unraveled as India tightened their grip on the contest.
Faith and Gratitude
Speaking after the match, Deepti credited her success to the blessings of Hanuman Ji and expressed gratitude for the support she has received throughout her career.
Deepti Sharma said, “special thanks to Hanuman Ji”. pic.twitter.com/SZyA9SSJ1T
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 14, 2026
Her humility matched the magnitude of the achievement, as teammates and fans celebrated a landmark day in Indian women’s cricket.
Tendulkar Applauds India’s Complete Performance
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the first to praise the team, applauding India’s comprehensive display with both bat and ball. Tendulkar highlighted the balance and discipline shown by the side, noting that every department contributed to the emphatic victory.
Just landed and caught up with the result. Looks like I missed a very special performance from our team. Smriti’s innings and Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul will rightly earn plenty of praise, but contributions from Shree Charani, Richa Ghosh, and the rest of the group seem to…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 14, 2026
With Mandhana delivering at the top and Deepti making history with the ball, India sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament. More importantly, they once again proved why clashes against Pakistan continue to bring out some of their finest performances on the world stage.
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