The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is gearing up for an exciting match as India and Pakistan prepare to compete on Sunday, June 14, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
India has a strong history against Pakistan with a 13-3 record in T20Is, but Pakistan has managed to defeat India in past World Cups, winning twice.
The first victory for Pakistan came in 2012 in Sri Lanka when they limited India to 97 runs after scoring just 98. Nida Dar played a key role, taking three wickets and earning Player of the Match.
The second win for Pakistan was in 2016 when they chased down a target of 76 runs in a rain-affected match, winning by two runs under the DLS method.
As the teams approach this match, Pakistan holds the eighth position in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, while India is ranked third, highlighting the stakes of this historical rivalry.
INDW vs PAKW Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, June 14 | India women vs Pakistan women | 6 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 2:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 11 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 138 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 120 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 219/1 (20) by ENG-W vs SL-W, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 46/10 (17.1) by SL-W vs SA-W, 2022 |
| Highest Score Chased | 168 [168/5 in 20 overs] by ENG-W vs IND-W |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126 by ENG-W vs SA-W, 2014 |
Edgbaston Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | With new ball | Middle Overs |
IND-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head record in WT20Is
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 16 |
| India Women | 13 |
| Pakistan Women | 3 |
India Women vs Pakistan Women Playing XI Prediction
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy/Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Pakistan Women (PAK-W):
Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Saira Jabeen, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Players to watch out for in IND-W vs PAK-W
Shree Charani
Shree Charani has become a strong wicket-taker for India recently. Her slow left-arm orthodox bowling can be challenging for batters.
Richa Ghosh
Richa Ghosh is currently one of the most effective batters for India. She scored 68 runs off 36 balls in a recent warm-up match against England, making her a key player to watch.