India vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup: Deepti, Mandhana shine as IND beat PAK in campaign opener - Action in images

Deepti Sharma got a five-wicket haul and Smriti Mandhana got a half-century as India defeated Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener.

Published on: Jun 14, 2026 10:54 PM IST

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India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Chasing 171 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs. (REUTERS)

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Muneeba Ali registered 41 off 35 balls. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma took a five-wicket haul for India. (Jacob King/PA via AP)

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Initially, India posted 170/6 in 20 overs. (AP)

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Smriti Mandhana smacked 68 runs off 44 balls. (AFP)

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For Pakistan, Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal took two-wicket hauls.  (AFP)