India vs Pakistan have been pretty one-sided contests in recent years, but it's still one of the biggest matches in cricket because of the rivalry between the countries.
The arch-rivals will once again clash in a crucial Group A fixture at the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. India have already beaten Thailand and Hong Kong comprehensively and have confirmed a berth in the knockouts. Pakistan, on the other hand, has also beaten Thailand, but they have two games to play, including one against Hong Kong. They should be able to qualify for the semifinal even if they lose to India, but there could be a case where teams are tied on points and might miss out on the semifinal berth if their net run rate is lower. They'll be keen to end the losing streak against India and enter the semifinal with pride.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head
India enjoy a commanding head-to-head lead over Pakistan, winning 14 matches and losing just three. Pakistan's only three wins against India came in 2012, 2016 and 2022. In the Women's Asia Cup, India have defeated Pakistan five times, while Pakistan has managed just one win by 13 runs in 2022, the last time they tasted success against India. The teams recently met during the T20 World Cup in June, where India completed a comprehensive victory.
Players To Watch Out For
Smriti Mandhana
has been in red-hot form and scored a century in the last game. The knock helped her break a plethora of records. She became the leading run-scorer in women's international cricket and also topped the charts for most centuries.
Deepti Sharma
has been a standout performer for India. She has taken six wickets at an economy of 2.16 so far. She also became the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is in the tournament.
Fatima Sana
The Pakistan captain is a game-changer for her team. She can score quick runs down the order and change the course of the game. Meanwhile, she is also one of the best Pakistan bowlers in the current squad.
How To Watch India Vs Pakistan, Asia Cup
Sony Sports has the broadcast rights of the Women's Asia Cup, and the match can be watched live on Sony Sports Ten 1. The match will also be broadcast live in regional languages on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4. The live streaming of the matches will be available on SonyLiv.
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