{
  "id": 5774590,
  "title": "We are always one step ahead: Deepti Sharma on India-Pakistan clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/we-are-always-one-step-ahead-deepti-sharma-on-india-pakistan-clash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T11:33:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/we-are-always-one-step-ahead-deepti-sharma-on-india-pakistan-clash-1.500664202"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash approaches, veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma believes India holds the upper hand over Pakistan in recent encounters. Despite Pakistan's Fatima Sana's team having other plans, history seems to favor India. India has already secured their place in the semi-finals with a game to spare and will enter the final Group A match as favourites. They currently lead the table after dominant wins over Thailand and Hong Kong. Deepti notes that India's team is performing well across all departments, with both the batting and bowling units contributing significantly. The team is focused on playing good cricket, maintaining compactness as they did in the first two games. She also commends young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat for their impressive performances.",
  "summary": "With just hours to go for the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash, both teams will be eager to make a strong statement in the crucial Asia Cup encounter. However, veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma believes India have consistently held the upper hand over Pakistan in recent meetings and expects that advantage to continue when the two sides meet on Saturday evening at the Dubai International…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}