The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday not only gave India a resounding victory but also set a new attendance record in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.A crowd of 18,814 packed the stadium for the Group 1 match, making it the highest-attended group stage match in the Women’s T20 World Cup. This figure surpassed the previous record of 15,935, which was also set during the India-Pakistan clash in Dubai on October 6, 2024.The record turnout highlighted the growing popularity of women’s cricket and the huge appeal of the India-Pakistan rivalry, which is attracting unprecedented interest from fans around the world.A dominating all-round performance from India with the visitors in attendance. After recovering from an early slump of 18/2, India posted a magnificent 170/6 thanks to a brilliant 68 off 44 balls. Smriti Mandhana And Richa Ghosh’s late blitz of 34 off just 17 deliveries.Mandhana and Captain Harman Preet Kaur A crucial partnership of 91 runs for the third wicket laid the foundation for India’s competitive total. The left-handed batsman hit 9 fours and two sixes in an innings full of beauty and timing, while Harmanpreet scored 36 runs.Pakistan never seriously threatened the target. Apart from Muniba Ali’s 35-ball 41, the batting unit struggled against India’s spin attack and was reduced to just 106 in 17 overs.Deepti Sharma He was the star with the ball, making a career-best 5/10 in four overs. The all-rounder also achieved a historic milestone, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 international history. Left-arm spinner Shri Charani provided excellent support with figures of 3/21.India eventually sealed a comprehensive 64-run victory, giving Edgbaston’s record-breaking crowd plenty of room to celebrate. As the Women’s T20 World Cup continues to grow in stature, the attendance milestone served as another reminder of the game’s rapidly expanding global reach and the unrivaled drawing power of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
