India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry when the two teams meet in a high-profile Group A encounter at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai on Saturday.
The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the group as the tournament progresses towards the knockout stage.
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India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have made a strong start to their campaign. The team recorded victories over Hong Kong and Thailand and will now face a more challenging test against Pakistan. Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, have also registered a win over Thailand and will be hoping to continue their positive run against their neighbours.
The match carries additional significance because both teams are competing for valuable Group A points. A strong performance could help either side move closer to securing a favourable position ahead of the knockout rounds.
India vs Pakistan Match Time and Venue
The India-Pakistan Group A match is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The game will begin at 8:00 PM IST, while the toss is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
Indian viewers will be able to watch the match on the Sony Sports Network, with coverage available across channels including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4.
The match will also be available for live streaming through SonyLIV.
India Team News and Predicted XI
India enter the contest with several players in good form. Smriti Mandhana was particularly impressive against Hong Kong, scoring 124 runs from just 64 deliveries. Deepti Sharma also made an impact with the ball, claiming three wickets in the previous match.
India could consider giving some fringe players an opportunity against Pakistan. Pratika Rawal, who came into the squad after Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out through injury, is also an option for the playing XI.
India Women predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh.
Pakistan Team News and Predicted XI
Pakistan will be led by Fatima Sana, who returned to the captaincy after missing the team’s recent Sri Lanka T20I series because of commitments with The Hundred.
Sadaf Shamas has replaced the injured Najiha Alvi, while experienced players such as Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal remain part of the squad.
Pakistan Women predicted XI: Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Shawaal Zufiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (captain), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal.
With both teams seeking crucial points, the India-Pakistan encounter promises to be one of the most closely watched matches of the group stage.
