India will begin their quest for a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 edition on Sunday. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team entered the tournament with confidence after winning the ODI World Cup last year and producing impressive results against Australia, England and Sri Lanka in recent months.The Women in Blue have dominated this rivalry in the shortest format, winning 13 of the 16 T20s played between the two sides. Their most recent meeting was at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai, where India registered a comfortable six-wicket victory.India will hope for a strong start from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, whose recent form has been inconsistent. Harmanpreet, however, heads into the tournament having rediscovered her touch with two half-centuries against South Africa and England. Jemima Rodriguez, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma will also play important roles.Pakistan will face a tough challenge under Fatima Sana’s captaincy. The all-rounder has enjoyed a brilliant run over the past year and recently scored the fastest fifty in Women’s T20Is in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe.India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Match details
- Match: India Women vs Pakistan Women, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Sunday
- Timing: 7:00 PM IST
- Location: Birmingham
Where to watch India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match live?India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will be streamed live on JioHotstar app and website in India.Fans can also watch the IND-W vs PAK-W clash live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD channels.Where can I watch India Women vs Pakistan Women live in India?The match will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and telecast on Star Sports Network.What time will the IND-W vs PAK-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match start?The match will start at 7:00 PM IST.Where is the India vs Pakistan Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match being played?The group stage match will be played in Birmingham.What is India’s record against Pakistan in Women’s T20?India has a 13-3 record against Pakistan in Women’s T20 Internationals.
