Pakistan women crushed for 55 runs by India, coach Riaz stays optimistic

At Dubai International Stadium, India’s women’s side dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up, limiting them to a record low of 55 runs in 18.1 overs and chasing the target in 8.4 overs with seven wickets in hand. Spinners Shree Charani (3/7) and Prema Rawat (3/9) were the chief architects of the collapse, while Deepti Sharma added two wickets. Pakistan’s top order fell quickly, with Muneeba Ali dismissed for 13 and Gull Feroza out for a duck.

Coach Wahab Riaz, speaking after the match, insisted the team remains the best contender for the trophy, citing favorable conditions and a need to learn from the loss before the upcoming game against Hong Kong. He also rebuffed former captain Sana Mir’s criticism of the squad overhaul, saying the new selections were made with future success in mind.