India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in a T20 World Cup match on June 14, 2026. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs to anchor the innings. Deepti Sharma took two wickets for 28 runs. The victory placed India top of Group One.
India defeats Pakistan by 64 runs in T20 World Cup
Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs as India beat Pakistan by 64 runs on June 14, 2026 org/wiki/India%E2%80%93Pakistan_cricket_rivalry">the match report confirmed. Her innings included a half-century during the Group One opener of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tournament records show[2]. India posted their full 20-over total with Mandhana and Deepti Sharma leading the batting official statistics indicate[1].
The 64-run margin stands as the final result the ICC scorecard lists[1]. This win secured India's standing after the opening fixture group stage data confirms[1]. Media coverage noted the global attention drawn by the long-standing rivalry between the nations media coverage noted[4].
Deepti Sharma's all-round performance defines the match
Deepti Sharma took two wickets and conceded 28 runs in her four overs, according to the official scorecard. She removed key batters to break Pakistan's middle-order rhythm. The Indian all-rounder also formed a crucial partnership with the bat to steady the innings.
Sharma said the team planned to use her off-spin in the middle overs to restrict scoring options. "We knew they would look to accelerate, so we had to be tight," she said. This strategy forced Pakistan into errors as they struggled to find boundaries. Her ability to vary pace kept the run rate under control.
Sharma was named player of the match for her dual contribution with bat and ball ICC match report[2]. Two other bowlers shared the remaining dismissals. No single Pakistani batter managed a dominant knock.
Pakistan's chase falls short of target set by India
Pakistan finished at 84 for eight, falling short of the 149-run target. Babar Azam top-scored with 32 runs before falling in the 16th over. The match report confirms the margin was 64 runs The match report[1].
The Pakistani captain acknowledged the deficit after the game. He said his team needed to bowl better early and score faster in the middle overs. The loss leaves Pakistan with zero points from their opening Group One fixture. India sits atop the table with two points Tournament standings[2] reflect this result.
India will play their second group game on June 17. Pakistan faces their next opponent on June 19.
