Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Deepti Dismisses India’s Advantage Ahead of Pakistan Clash
India and Pakistan are going to play a women’s cricket match in Dubai.
India has won most of their earlier T20 matches against Pakistan.
However, India’s Deepti Sharma said those past wins do not guarantee another victory.
She said India’s main aim is to play well and stay one step ahead during the game.
India has already qualified for the tournament semifinals.
The team recently beat Thailand and Hong Kong China by large margins.
Pakistan has won one match against Thailand and wants to improve its performance.
Pakistan player Ayesha Zafar said her team has been working especially hard on fielding.
Deepti also praised young Indian bowlers N Sree Charani and Prema Rawat.
India will face Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A match on Saturday in Dubai.
India have won 14 of their 17 women’s T20I meetings with Pakistan, but Deepti Sharma rejected an automatic psychological advantage.
India have already reached the semifinals after defeating Thailand and Hong Kong China.
India enter as favourites after wins by 94 runs over Thailand and 137 runs over Hong Kong China; Pakistan beat Thailand by 35 runs.
Deepti praised N Sree Charani and Prema Rawat, while Pakistan’s Ayesha Zafar highlighted fielding as a key focus.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s women’s cricket teams, including India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and Pakistan all-rounder Ayesha Zafar.
- What
- A Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A T20I match between India and Pakistan.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
- Why
- The teams are competing in the Women’s Asia Cup, with India seeking to maintain its form and Pakistan aiming to challenge India.
India’s Perspective
Pakistan’s Perspective
Effect of past results
India’s Perspective
Deepti Sharma said India do not have an automatic psychological advantage; she said the team has generally stayed one step ahead and wants to play good cricket.
Pakistan’s Perspective
Pakistan enter with a heavily unfavorable head-to-head record but describe the fixture as just another match and aim to compete through an all-round performance.
Match priorities
India’s Perspective
India are focusing on balanced batting and bowling, positive teamwork, and maintaining winning momentum rather than concentrating on Pakistan’s record.
Pakistan’s Perspective
Pakistan’s Ayesha Zafar said the team is working on batting, bowling, and fielding, with particular emphasis on fielding because it can decide matches.
Current form
India’s Perspective
India have won both matches so far, against Thailand and Hong Kong China, and have already secured a semifinal place.
Pakistan’s Perspective
Pakistan have won once against Thailand and still face concerns about their top-order batting, according to the reports.
- Match
- India vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A
- Venue
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Head-to-head
- India have won 14 of 17 women’s T20I meetings with Pakistan
- India’s tournament status
- Already qualified for the semifinals
- India’s recent results
- Beat Thailand by 94 runs and Hong Kong China by 137 runs
- Pakistan’s recent result
- Beat Thailand by 35 runs
- Previous meeting cited
- India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in Birmingham
