'Always one step ahead': Deepti Sharma talks up India’s edge over Pakistan ahead of Asia Cup clash
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma expressed confidence in the national women's team's ability to maintain their dominance over Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup match. She emphasized that the team is focusing on their own balanced performance rather than external distractions.
Why it matters
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most watched sporting events globally, carrying significant cultural and emotional weight for fans in both nations.
India are set to renew their rivalry with Pakistan in their final league-stage match of the Women's Asia Cup on Saturday, with senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma confident that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can maintain its recent dominance over its neighbours. India have already secured their place in the semifinals after registering convincing victories over Thailand and Hong Kong. They currently sit at the top of Group A and will enter the Pakistan clash as clear favourites.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Friday, Deepti pointed to India's strong record against Pakistan and said the team would aim to maintain that edge. "Look, there is no advantage as such. The only thing is that whatever we have won against them (Pakistan), whether it is the Asia Cup or any other matches, we are always one step ahead of them. And that's it," Deepti said.
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