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India and Pakistan will launch their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns with a highly anticipated Group 1 encounter at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
The historic rivalry will once again take centre stage on the global platform, attracting significant attention from cricket fans around the world.
India enters the tournament as one of the favourites and continues their pursuit of a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads a well-balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners and explosive batters.
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will be key to providing an aggressive start and setting the tone for the innings.
Pakistan, under the leadership of Fatima Sana, arrives with a youthful and ambitious squad determined to challenge expectations.
Despite India’s dominant record in women’s T20 internationals between the two sides, Pakistan will draw confidence from the unpredictable nature of major ICC tournaments.
The contest could be shaped by Pakistan’s experienced spin attack. Sadia Iqbal and Nida Dar will have the responsibility of containing India’s powerful batting unit.
On the other hand, India will rely on Renuka Singh’s swing bowling and Deepti Sharma’s all-round consistency to exploit English conditions and restrict Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
India and Pakistan will play their Group 1 clash at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, June 14. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Fans can watch the live broadcast on Star Sports channels, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Both teams will also be eager to begin their World Cup journey on a winning note in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
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