"We made Pakistan lick dust once again" - Aakash Chopra on India's win in IND vs PAK Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash

× Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has lauded India for registering a resounding win in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. He noted that the Women in Blue, much like the Men in Blue, continued their domination over their arch-rivals. Ad India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs in the sixth game of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14.

They posted 170/6 after opting to bat first and bowled out the Women in Green for 106. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra,' the former India batter noted that Pakistan were no match for Harmanpreet Kaur and company and were handed a drubbing once again. "Pakistan, not good enough.

Whether it's the boys or the girls, the stories are actually always similar. This time, the Indian girls showed once again that the gulf between the two teams is massive. We won the match easily by 64 runs and have made the net run rate very good.

It means we made Pakistan lick dust once again," he said. Ad Trending Reflecting on India's batting, Chopra wondered whether Shafali Verma would try to hit a six off the first ball in every game as she did against Pakistan. "Shafali Verma came and hit a six off the first ball, and it reminded me of 2011.

Viru (Virender Sehwag), who has been her idol, had hit a first-ball four in every match in that campaign. She has hit a six here. I don't know whether she will be able to hit a six off the first ball in every match.

However, she gave a start like that, but then she got dismissed," he observed. Ad The cricketer-turned-commentator lauded Smriti Mandhana for scoring a crucial half-century after Shafali (6 off 5) and Jemimah Rodrigues' (1 off 7) early dismissals. "Jemimah looked slightly scratchy, and she also got out.

You were struggling a little, but then Smriti Mandhana played wonderfully well. She is an incredible player. I call her the goddess of the off side.

She hits terrific shots, whether it's along the ground or over cover. She is brilliant," Chopra elaborated. Ad Chopra also praised Harmanpreet for willingly playing second fiddle to Mandhana and Richa Ghosh for finishing the innings perfectly with a blazing knock.

"I really liked the way she played in this game. Her partnership with Harman was critical, in which Harman actually played slowly. It's important that you set the ego aside at times and try to build a partnership.

Overall, the team reached 170 courtesy Richa Ghosh. She hits 70m sixes for time pass," he stated. Ad Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs off 44 balls and added 91 runs for the third wicket with Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 35).

Richa Ghosh smashed 34 runs off 17 balls with the help of five fours and a six. "She has started the T20 tournament from where she left off in the 50-over World Cup" - Aakash Chopra lauds Deepti Sharma's spell in IND vs PAK Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash In the same video, Aakash Chopra lauded Deepti Sharma for bowling a match-winning spell in India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan. Ad "Deepti Sharma dismissed Muneeba Ali with a direct hit, and then she picked up five wickets.

She has started the T20 tournament from where she left off in the 50-over World Cup. She was the Player of the Tournament in the 50-over World Cup and has become the Player of the Match here in the first match itself," he said. Ad The analyst also praised Sree Charani for bowling a potent spell and predicted a bright future for the youngster.

"Sree Charani has a huge upside. I feel she has the potential to be the best left-arm spinner in the world. According to me, Sophie Ecclestone is No.

1 at the moment, but I feel Sree Charani can reach there. She has immense ability," Chopra observed.Deepti Sharma registered figures of 5/10 in four overs in India's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan.

Sree Charani delivered a spell of 3/21 in four overs. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Looking for fast live cricket scores?

Download CricRocket and get fast score updates, top-notch commentary in-depth match stats & much more! 🚀☄️ Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Kartik Iyer Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has lauded India for registering a resounding win in their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. He noted that the Women in Blue, much like the Men in Blue, continued their domination over their arch-rivals.

Ad India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs in the sixth game of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14. They posted 170/6 after opting to bat first and bowled out the Women in Green for 106. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra,' the former India batter noted that Pakistan were no match for Harmanpreet Kaur and company and were handed a drubbing once again.

"Pakistan, not good enough. Whether it's the boys or the girls, the stories are actually always similar. This time, the Indian girls showed once again that the gulf between the two teams is massive