Deepti on India’s dominance vs Pakistan in women’s cricket: ‘Just stayed one step ahead’

India is set to face Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup on Saturday in Dubai. Both teams have been on a winning streak, with India defeating Thailand by 94 runs and Hong Kong by 137 runs, while Pakistan triumphed over Thailand by 35 runs. However, India is the favorite to win this match.

Unlike in the men's game where Pakistan used to dominate India, that trend does not exist in women's cricket. India's all-rounder Deepti Sharma has revealed that their only edge over Pakistan is that they have always been one step ahead in their victories. She emphasized that India is not holding any advantage over Pakistan and that the team's performance against Pakistan has been one step ahead in every match.

Deepti highlighted the balanced performance of her team, both in the bowling and batting departments. She stated that if one player has a good day, the rest of the team steps up to support and maintain the momentum. When discussing Pakistan, Deepti acknowledged the quality of their bowlers but maintained that India's focus should be on their own strengths and playing good cricket.

The batting and bowling units of India are working together as a cohesive unit, aiming to maintain their compact style of play that has been successful in their previous two matches. Deepti's six wickets from these matches demonstrate her crucial role in India's success in women's cricket.