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Irfan Pathan mocks Pakistan after India’s Asia Cup win

3 sourcesUpdated 6 Sept 2026, 1:11 am Coverage regionsIndia
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India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a Women’s Asia Cup Group A match on Saturday.

Pakistan were bowled out for 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest ever T20 total.

India’s spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat each took three wickets to trigger a batting collapse.

Harmanpreet Kaur marked her record 150th T20I as captain and remained unbeaten on 18.

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Pathan’s post, “Aaj Sunday hai kya?”, echoed a previous taunt he used after matches against Pakistan.

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All the reporting agrees that India beat Pakistan comfortably in the Women’s Asia Cup and that Irfan Pathan posted a mocking social-media message afterward.

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Neutral coverage focuses on the match result, Pakistan’s collapse to 55, and Pathan’s social-media jab afterward. It says India’s spinners, including Shree Charani and Prema Rawat, each took three wickets to break Pakistan’s batting line-up. The story also underlines Harmanpreet Kaur’s milestone as captain and her unbeaten 18 in the chase. The result left India at the top of the Group A table.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Neutral framing Reported

‘Aaj Sunday hai kya?’: Irfan Pathan trolls Pakistan after India’s crushing Asia Cup win

Quick source take

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan posted a viral social media message mocking Pakistan following India's seven-wicket victory in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. Pathan wrote Aaj Sunday hai kya referencing a previous taunt from last year when he mocked Pakistan after consecutive Sunday matches. The article details how India's spin attack bowled Pakistan out for a meager 55 runs, which is their lowest ever T20 total. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also marked her record 150th T20I appearance as captain by hitting the winning six to secure the dominant group stage win.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com Neutral framing Reported

Women's Asia Cup: Another stroll in the park for India against Pakistan

Quick source take

Pakistan women's cricket team slumped to their lowest ever T20I total of 55 after being defeated by seven wickets against India during their 2026 Women's Asia Cup clash in Dubai. Despite a reasonable start by the openers, India's spinners triggered a dramatic batting collapse where six wickets fell in quick succession. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrated her milestone 150th T20I as captain by guiding the chase alongside Deepti Sharma after Pakistan bowler Fatima Sana claimed early wickets. The win places India at the top of the Group A table.