India recorded their highest-ever total against Pakistan in women's T20I cricket history by scoring 170/6 in 20 overs during their 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham. The innings did not start perfectly, as opener Shafali Verma fell early for just 6 runs. However, star batter Smriti Mandhana took complete control of the game by smashing a brilliant 68 runs off 44 balls, hitting 9 boundaries and 2 sixes. Mandhana teamed up with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made a steady 36 runs off 35 balls, to build a crucial 91-run partnership that anchored the team.

Toward the end of the innings, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh provided an explosive finish by hitting a quick-fire 34 runs off just 17 balls, pushing India's final scoring rate to a dominant 8.50 runs per over. Pakistan's bowler Fatima Sana tried to slow India down by taking key wickets late in the game, but the record-breaking batting display successfully set a towering target for the second innings. This milestone total gives the Women in Blue a massive advantage as they look to defend their score and start their tournament campaign with a big victory.

Pakistan loses two wickets within 10 overs of match against India

Pakistan's women's cricket team faces a very tough challenge in their big match against India. They lost two important wickets very early in the game. This happened within the first ten overs of their batting turn. The team is trying to chase a big target of 172 runs to win this T20 World Cup match. India batted first and made a strong score of 170 runs for six wickets. Star player Smriti Mandhana helped India a lot by scoring 68 runs. Richa Ghosh also played well at the end and scored 34 fast runs. When Pakistan started batting, India's bowlers put on a lot of pressure. The opening batter Gull Feroza was sent back to the dugout after making just 12 runs.

Soon after, Indian spin bowler Deepti Sharma took the second wicket by dismissing Ayesha Zafar for 12 runs. These quick losses left Pakistan at a score of 56 runs for two wickets. The team now needs to score runs much faster to stay in the game. Batter Muneeba Ali is still on the field trying to steady the game with Saira Jabeen. They need to hit more boundaries because the required run rate is climbing near nine runs every over. The exciting match is taking place at the famous Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Indian fans are cheering loudly as their team holds the upper hand. Pakistan must build a strong partnership right now to save the match today.