India vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Preview, weather report, pitch, probable XIs, full squads and more
Saturday, 5 September, 2026
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India have made an excellent start to the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. (PIC – X)
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India have made an excellent start to the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with two convincing victories. In their latest match against Hong Kong, Smriti Mandhana smashed a brilliant century and created a new record. India won the game by 137 runs, securing their place in the semi-finals.
India are currently leading Group A and will next take on their biggest rivals, Pakistan Women. The match is scheduled for Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the action starting at 8 PM IST. India have been in great form and will aim to continue their strong record against Pakistan. Pakistan also began the tournament with a victory but Fatima Sana and her teammates face a much tougher test against India.
- Game: India Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 9, Women’s Asia Cup 2026
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Start Time: 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local time
- Location: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
How have India started their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign?
When and where is India’s next match against Pakistan?
India are currently leading Group A and will next take on their biggest rivals, Pakistan Women. The crucial match is scheduled for Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the action starting at 8 PM IST.
What is at stake for both teams ahead of this high-profile clash?
India have been in great form and will aim to continue their strong record against Pakistan. Pakistan also began the tournament with a victory but Fatima Sana and her teammates face a much tougher test against India.
What does the T20 head-to-head record and weather look like for Saturday?
India Women and Pakistan Women have met 17 times in T20 internationals. India have won 14 of those matches, while Pakistan have managed three victories. Dubai is expected to be warm and humid on Saturday evening. The temperature could stay close to 37 degrees Celsius, with humidity expected to remain around 50-55 per cent.
How is the pitch at Dubai expected to behave?
The pitch has been helpful for batters and also offers something for the bowlers. New-ball pacers can get swing and movement early on. Spinners could become important as the match progresses. Teams may prefer to bat first because the surface could become slower during the second innings.
Which team holds the edge to win the match?
Pakistan Women have found it difficult to beat strong teams. India Women, on the other hand, are playing with great confidence and have plenty of momentum behind them. India therefore look like the stronger team and are expected to win this match.
India Women vs Pakistan Women: Probable Playing XIs
India Women:Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud.
Pakistan Women:Muneeba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Umm-e-Hani, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
India Women vs Pakistan Women: Squads
India Women Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Gunalan Kamalini, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav.
Pakistan Women Squad:Muneeba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Momina Riasat, Eman Naseer, Waheeda Akhtar.
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