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India's Cricket Ace Sharma: We're Ahead of Pakistan
4 Sep
Summary
- Deepti Sharma states India has historically performed better against Pakistan.
- India has already secured a semifinal spot in the Women's Asia Cup.
- Sharma praises spinners Charani and Rawat for their performance.
As of September 4, 2026, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma believes her team holds a historical advantage over Pakistan in cricket. Speaking on Friday, Sharma indicated India's intent to continue this trend in their upcoming Women's Asia Cup match on Saturday.
The Indian squad has already advanced to the semifinals with an unplayed game remaining. They are currently leading their group after dominant wins against Thailand and Hong Kong. Sharma noted that while Pakistan possesses good bowlers, India focuses on its own strengths and aims to play a strong brand of cricket.
Sharma, who has taken six wickets in two matches, also commended the team's spinners, Shree Charani and Prema Rawat. She described Charani as a top-ranked talent with exceptional ball-turning ability, and Rawat as a promising bowler eager to secure breakthroughs for the team. As a senior player, Sharma is actively mentoring them.
