India thrash Pakistan to open T20 World Cup with win

India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on February 12, 2024. Smriti Mandhana was a key player, scoring 68 runs, while Deepti Sharma delivered a stellar bowling performance with five wickets. This victory places India in a strong position within Group One of the tournament. The match took place in a significant opening fixture for both teams in the T20 World Cup.