The India Women vs Pakistan Women match is the 6th Match of Group A in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England. The match starts at 1:30 PM GMT (2:30 PM local UK time), which translates to 7:00 PM IST for viewers in India.
This is a 20-over T20 match, scheduled as part of the tournament that runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The broadcast will be available on Star Sports TV, with live streaming on the JioHotstar platform. India Women will face arch-rivals Pakistan Women in what is one of the most eagerly awaited contests of the tournament, a matchup that has India leading the head-to-head record 6-2 in T20 World Cups and 13-3 in T20Is overall.
The biggest rivalry in cricket returns to the Women’s T20 World Cup as India Women take on Pakistan Women in Match 6 of Group 1. This is not just about points—it’s about pride, history, and the intensity that comes with every India-Pakistan clash on the cricket field.
The Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with some assistance for seam bowlers early on. Based on the conditions, the pitch is likely to start slightly slower with some cloud cover that could help seamers initially.
The dew factor in evening matches at Birmingham could make bowling second slightly challenging, so teams winning the toss might prefer chasing.
The weather in Birmingham is looking largely favorable for today’s match. Current conditions are mostly cloudy with a high of around 65°F (18°C), and the precipitation chance for Sunday stands at just 10%, suggesting a full game is expected.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Match: 6th Match, Group 1 IND-W vs PAK-W
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (toss at 6:30 PM)
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Info
The tournament took place in England and Wales in June–July 2026, featuring a 10-team format with group stage matches leading into two semifinals and a final at Lord’s. 10 teams participated, with a group-stage format that culminated in two semifinals and a final.
- In India: watch it on Star Sports Network and stream on JioHotstar.
- In Pakistan: coverage is on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
- In the UK: use Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on Sky Sports and NOW.
- In the USA and Canada: the broadcaster is Willow TV, with streaming through Willow and Cricbuzz.
- In Australia: the live option is Prime Video.
- For Sri Lanka: Viewers can watch on The Papare 2, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and TV Supreme, with Dialog Play for streaming.
- For New Zealand: coverage is on Sky Sport channels with streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.
- In India: fans can tune into Star Sports Network and stream the matches on JioHotstar.
Pakistan: Viewers can watch on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
In South Africa, the wider Sub-Saharan region, SuperSport Cricket holds the rights.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
The easiest free option for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is ICC.tv in countries covered under “Rest of the World,” which includes Qatar unless a local broadcaster is announced separately.
Tamasha App in Pakistan: live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The 6th T20 IND-W vs PAK-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
India Women vs. Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Probable Playing XI
Probable XI (India Women): Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Hemamalini, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Bharti Fulmali
Probable XI (Pakistan Women): Nida Dar, Sidra Amin, Muhammad Nida, Batsmen TBD, Bowlers TBD, All-rounders TBD – Full squad announced but playing XI yet confirmed
Why This Match Matters
This is Group 1’s most anticipated clash, and the stakes are incredibly high. For India Women, entering the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with huge expectations, a win against Pakistan sets the tone for their campaign. Pakistan Women, on the other hand, are trying to escape the group stage and prove they can compete with the tournament’s top teams.
A victory here gives India a massive boost in their quest to finally end the ICC trophy wait, while Pakistan needs this win to keep themselves alive in the race to the top four.
India Women: Entering with Confidence
India Women are coming into this tournament with a squad loaded with experience and talent. The team includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, explosive opener Shafali Verma, and dynamic keeper-batter Richa Ghosh.
Key Strengths:
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Batting Depth: Strong top order with Mandhana and Shafali, supported by Deepti Sharma and Hem Jamalini
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Bowling Attack: Balanced mix of pace (Renuka Singh Thakur) and spin (Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma)
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Experience: Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership and multiple World Cup players in the squad
Recent Form: India has been dominant in recent encounters against Pakistan, winning 10 out of 13 T20 matches overall.
Pakistan Women: Fighting for Respect
Pakistan Women announced their squad on May 16, 2026, with key players including Nida Dar (experienced all-rounder) and emerging talents. The team is trying to improve on their previous World Cup performances where they lost three out of four games.
Key Strengths:
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All-round Capability: Nida Dar provides crucial balance
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Young Talent: New faces included in the squad for the World Cup push
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Resilience: Despite previous struggles, Pakistan has shown they can compete
Recent Form: Pakistan has won 3 out of 13 T20 matches against India, with 2 wins in T20 World Cups specifically.
Head-to-Head Summary: India vs Pakistan Women
Last 5 T20 Meetings: India has dominated recent encounters, with their most recent victory being an 88-run win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (ODI format) where India scored 247/10 and Pakistan managed 159/10.
In T20 World Cups specifically, India has won 4 out of 6 matches against Pakistan, with Pakistan winning 2. The first T20 between these teams was played on June 13, 2009, and the last T20 was on November 7, 2022.
Complete Team Analysis
India Women: Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Players
Strengths:
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Explosive opening pair (Smriti Mandhana + Shafali Verma)
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Strong middle order with Deepti Sharma and Hemamalini
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Versatile bowling attack with pace and spin options
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Experienced captain Harmanpreet Kaur
Weaknesses:
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Sometimes inconsistent middle-order batting
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Can be vulnerable against quality spin in the middle overs
Key Players to Watch:
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Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain): 37-year-old experienced leader, right-handed batter
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Smriti Mandhana (Vice-captain): Left-handed opener, 29 years old, WPL’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Shafali Verma: 22-year-old explosive opener, right-handed, Delhi Capitals
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Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper): 22-year-old dynamic batter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Deepti Sharma: 28-year-old all-rounder, UP Warriorz
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Radha Yadav: 26-year-old left-arm spinner
Pakistan Women: Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Players
Strengths:
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Resilient bowling with Nida Dar’s all-round skills
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Young talent brought in for the World Cup
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Fighting spirit despite previous struggles
Weaknesses:
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Batting inconsistency in top order
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Lack of experienced bowlers in the squad
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Previous World Cup record shows they struggle under pressure
Key Players to Watch:
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Nida Dar: Experienced all-rounder, crucial for Pakistan’s balance
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Sidra Amin: Emerging talent in the squad
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Young players: New faces included for the World Cup push
Based on form, conditions, and overall squad strength, India Women are the clear favorites to win this match.
Key Factors Supporting India:
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Dominant Head-to-Head Record: 10 wins out of 13 T20s
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Squad Quality: India has 15 experienced players with WPL and international exposure
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Recent Form: India won their last encounter by 88 runs
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T20 World Cup Dominance: 4 wins out of 6 World Cup matches against Pakistan
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Balanced Team: Strong batting (Mandhana, Shafali) + versatile bowling (Radha, Deepti)
Pakistan’s Hope:
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If Pakistan can get early breakthroughs and exploit the cloudy conditions
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Nida Dar’s all-round ability could make a difference
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Home pressure from Pakistani fans in England
Final Word: This is cricket’s greatest rivalry, and India enters as the dominant force. But in India-Pakistan matches, nothing is guaranteed until the last ball. Pakistan will fight hard, but India’s experience and quality should see them through in what promises to be an exciting T20 World Cup clash at Edgbaston.