India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview and Predictions

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is set to face Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener. Despite recent challenges, India aims for victory against a struggling Pakistan side. Key players like Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana will be crucial for India's success. The match is scheduled for June 14, with live coverage available on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar. Will India maintain their dominance over Pakistan? Read on for match details, predictions, and squad information.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 14, 2026, 16:48 IST

Match Preview

The Indian women's cricket team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, is gearing up for their opening match in the T20 World Cup, aiming to replicate their success from last year's ODI World Cup. Despite facing injuries to key players and recent defeats against England and South Africa, India remains a formidable contender. The focus will be on the opening pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, who need to find their rhythm after struggling to build effective partnerships in recent outings.

On the flip side, Pakistan is looking to create an upset after a challenging history in T20 World Cups. With only one tournament win since 2016, captain Fatima Sana believes her team can rise to the occasion. However, her fitness will be crucial as she recently sustained a knee injury during training, yet she is expected to participate in the match against India.

Match Details

Toss Information

The toss for the match between India Women and Pakistan Women is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, with the game commencing at 7:00 PM IST.

Head-to-Head Record

In their previous encounters, India Women and Pakistan Women have faced off 16 times in T20Is, with India holding a significant advantage, winning 13 of those matches compared to Pakistan's 3.

Live Streaming Information

When is the IND vs PAK Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match? The match will be broadcast live in India on June 14 at 7:00 PM IST.
Where can viewers watch the IND vs PAK Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match? Fans can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.

Match Prediction

Given India's historical performance and their dominance over Pakistan, it is anticipated that the Women in Blue will secure a victory in this matchup. Pakistan's recent struggles further support this expectation.

Squads

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma.
Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali(w), Saira Jabeen, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Fatima Sana(c), Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Eyman Fatima, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Tasmia Rubab.