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Deepti Rejects India’s Psychological Edge Before Pakistan Clash
India and Pakistan are preparing to play each other in a women’s cricket tournament.
India has won most of their earlier matches, but Deepti Sharma said that does not guarantee another victory.
She said India’s goal is simply to play well and stay slightly ahead during the game.
India has already qualified for the semifinals.
The team has won its matches against Thailand and Hong Kong China.
Smriti Mandhana recently scored a century for India.
Pakistan recently beat Thailand but still needs to improve its top-order batting.
Deepti also praised young bowlers N Sree Charani and Prema Rawat.
India have won 14 of their 17 T20I meetings with Pakistan.
Deepti Sharma said past victories do not give India an automatic psychological advantage.
India have already reached the semifinals after defeating Thailand and Hong Kong China.
The match will be India’s 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Group A fixture in Dubai.
Deepti praised N Sree Charani and Prema Rawat for their recent performances and potential.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s women’s cricket teams, with comments from India all-rounder Deepti Sharma.
- What
- India will face Pakistan in a 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Group A T20I match.
- Where
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Both teams are competing in the Women’s Asia Cup, while India aim to maintain winning momentum and Pakistan seek to challenge them.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs Pakistan, 2026 Women’s Asia Cup Group A
- Venue
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Head-to-head
- India have won 14 of 17 T20I meetings with Pakistan
- India’s tournament position
- Already qualified for the semifinals
- India’s recent results
- Wins over Thailand and Hong Kong China
- Pakistan’s recent result
- Victory over Thailand
- Previous meeting cited
- India beat Pakistan by 64 runs at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in Birmingham
Quotes
Deepti Sharma
India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder and senior player
“Look, there is no such advantage. The only thing is that whatever we have won against them, whether it is the Asia Cup or any other matches, we are always one step ahead of them and that's it.”
thehansindia.com
“Look, I can't tell you what the lineup and all will be. That's the call of the management. We just want to play good cricket.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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