India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup

India secured a dominant 64-run victory against Pakistan in their opening match of the women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston, making a perfect start to their campaign. Opener Smriti Mandhana was crucial for India's batting, scoring 68 runs, supported by Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh. Deepti Sharma was the star bowler for India, taking an impressive 5 wickets for 10 runs, while leg-spinner Sree Charani also contributed with three wickets, leading to Pakistan's collapse. This match set a new attendance record for a group stage match at the women's T20 World Cup, with 18,814 spectators. Both captains acknowledged key performances, with India's Harmanpreet Kaur praising Mandhana and Sharma, and Pakistan's Fatima Sana regretting their team's batting and fielding errors.