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The India Women’s National Cricket Team produced a dominant performance against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, and young spinner Shree Charani played a key role in the one-sided encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Ground in Dubai on Saturday (September 5).
Charani finished with the incredible figures of 3/7, while Prema Rawat took 3/9 and Deepti Sharma added 2/5 as India bowled Pakistan out for just 55, their lowest-ever total in T20I cricket. Later, India chased down the small target with seven wickets in hand and 68 balls to spare.
The India Women’s National Cricket Team has already booked their semifinal place in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, and with this massive win over Pakistan, they have finished the Group A stage at the top with six points after winning all three matches. Amid this, India vs Pakistan No-Handshake Saga: Complete Timeline Since 2025.
Shree Charani reveals India’s secret spin plan after Pakistan rout
After the Pakistan game, Shree Charani explained that India’s slow bowlers work as a unit before every game. She, Prema, Deepti, and Radha Yadav discuss their plans in the team meeting and decide how they want to attack the opposition. That planning worked perfectly against Pakistan.
Shafali Verma gave India the first breakthrough by dismissing Muneeba Ali. Charani then broke Pakistan’s top order by removing Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, and Ayesha Zafar. Her double strike in the sixth over changed the match completely. Charani’s spell left the Pakistan women's team struggling at 29/3. From there, they never managed to recover against India.
Charani said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by PTI, "In the meeting, we three sit together... Prema, me, Deepti Di, and Radha (Yadav), and we discuss what to do (in the match)." "So, we just try to implement that here (on the field), whatever Deepti and Radha di say.”
How Shree Charani destroys Pakistan in Dubai
The 22-year-old spinner is now just one wicket away from reaching 50 T20I wickets. Despite the big milestone coming closer, Charani said her approach remains very simple.
After looking at the pitch and seeing that it could help the spinners, she decided to attack the stumps and allow the conditions to work in her favor against Pakistan.
The young spinner added, “It's just about myself. Like I just want to focus on my things... I want to do my things correct. I just tried to bowl on the stumps. By seeing the pitch, we know it may turn, so I just focused on that.” Amid this, India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head: Complete Record Across World Cups, Asia Cup & More.
Shree Charani calls Prema Rawat a natural talent
Shree Charani also hailed Prema Rawat, whose sharp leg-spin made life difficult for Pakistan throughout the innings. She feels Prema is a naturally talented cricketer who can make an impact across the formats.
She signed off by saying, “I think Prema is superb, with natural talent. She has everything: fielding, batting, bowling, everything. I feel 121 is a good score on this wicket. It is a good score.”
