India Bundles Pakistan Out for Record-Low 55 in Women’s Asia Cup Clash

India’s bowling attack delivered a masterclass in Dubai, routing arch-rivals Pakistan for a meager 55 runs—their lowest-ever total in Women’s T20 International history.

After electing to bat first, Pakistan seemed steady at 27 without loss before an astonishing collapse shifted momentum entirely. India’s spinners tore through the batting order, claiming six wickets for just eight runs to leave Pakistan reeling at 35/6. The innings never recovered, wrapping up in 18.1 overs.

Openers Shawaal Zulfiqar (14) and Muneeba Ali (13) were the only Pakistani batters to reach double digits. Shafali Verma provided the initial breakthrough by dismissing Muneeba, paving the way for a clinical spin assault led by Sree Charani and Prema Rawat. Charani starred with figures of 3/7, while Rawat matched her impact with 3/9. Deepti Sharma tightened the screws further, capturing 2/5.

Milestones and Unwanted Records

• Record-Low Total: Pakistan’s 55 all out eclipsed their previous format low of 56, recorded against New Zealand in 2024.
• Landmark Appearance Spoiled: The fixture marked Pakistan’s 200th Women’s T20I appearance.
• Historic Captaincy Feat: Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in international history—male or female—to captain a side in 150 T20Is.
• Dominant Head-to-Head: The rout reinforced India’s command over the rivalry, marking their 10th win in the last 11 T20I meetings against Pakistan.

Having already defeated Thailand and Hong Kong to book a semifinal berth, India heads into the knockout stage with an undefeated group-stage run and peak bowling form.