India kicked them Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 The campaign was carried out in a vigorous manner with a spectacular victory of 64 runs. Pakistan at Edgbaston, but the former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin He believes that a solid result should not erase deep concerns within the team. While praising the team’s overall performance, Ashwin suggested that India may struggle to go the distance in the tournament due to limited power-hitting resources and a lack of depth compared to the major contenders.
Ravichandran Ashwin highlights major concern despite winning start
Reflecting on India’s early performance, Ashwin acknowledged that the team executed its plans effectively, especially with the ball, but cautioned against letting it influence the result too much. Speaking on his YouTube show Aish Ki Baat, he argued that India’s batting unit does not have the same explosive quality that other teams have. England And Australia. According to Ashwin, India’s lineup looks a bit light in terms of players capable of hitting boundaries consistently in high-pressure situations. He also pointed to the overall balance of the team, saying that stronger opponents could expose these shortcomings as the tournament progresses.
“I’m not sure India will go very far in this T20 World Cup as the lineup lacks strength. While India were excellent against Pakistan and their spin attack once again proved decisive, the team still lacks the depth of teams like England and Australia.” He said while speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Aish Ki Baat’.
The veteran spinner said that while India’s spin attack remains a major strength, success in modern T20 cricket often depends on having multiple match-winning options in all departments.
“India’s combination appears to be a little short on power-hitting options, which could become a concern in tough matches against stronger opponents. Compared to the strong lineups of England and Australia, India’s overall team depth remains a significant concern,” He added.
India dominates Pakistan in all aspects
However, India’s performance against Pakistan offered plenty of positives. After being asked to bat first, they posted a competitive score of 170/6 in their 20 overs thanks to a composed innings. Smriti MandhanaWho top scored with 68. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur While the middle order added valuable runs by scoring 36 runs. Richa GhoshA late attack quickly resulted in 34 runs in just 17 balls and the total was beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Pakistan started positively and looked settled during the early exchanges, but once India’s spinners found their rhythm the innings changed dramatically. Wickets fell in droves as the batting lineup collapsed and they were eventually bowled out for 106 runs.
was an exceptional performer with the ball Deepti SharmaWhose extraordinary spell destroyed Pakistan’s batting order. He produced one of the best bowling performances of the tournament so far, taking an impressive five wickets. Her performance took on added significance as it took her to the top of the all-time wicket-taking charts in Women’s T20 Internationals. Deepti defeated Thailand’s spinner Thipacha PuthavongThe previous benchmark of 165 wickets, adding another milestone to an already distinguished career.
Despite an ideal start, India’s campaign is just beginning. Placed in Group A along with Australia, Bangladesh, Netherlands, South Africa And Pakistan faces a challenging road ahead if the team hopes to capture its maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title. Their next match is against the Netherlands on June 17, where another strong performance could build momentum.
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