New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The gulf between India and Pakistan was once again highlighted on Saturday when the women's teams faced off in a league stage match of the Women's Asia Cup, with Harmanpreet Kaur's side marching to the knockouts with a commanding seven-wicket thrashing of the neighbours.

With that win, India also extended their overwhelming record of victories to 15 in their 18 T20I meetings against Pakistan.

Pakistan's decision to bat first on a spin-friendly Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch backfired as India's bowlers ran through the batting line-up. Pakistan were bowled out for just55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest total in T20Is.

Opener Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored with 14, while Muneeba Ali made 13. None of the other Paki...