India Women will face arch-rivals Pakistan Women in Match 9 of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5. The Group A clash will be important for both teams as they look to strengthen their position in the race for the semi-finals.
India Women registered a 94-run win over Thailand Women in their opening match. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead an experienced side that will look to continue its strong record against Pakistan and make another statement in the tournament.
Pakistan Women also started their campaign on a winning note. The Women in Green defeated Thailand by 35 runs, and captain Fatima Sana will look to lead her side against India and improve its recent record in the rivalry.
With both teams looking to secure crucial points, the India-Pakistan clash promises to be one of the most closely watched matches of the group stage.
INDW vs PAKW Match Preview & Recent Form
India Women scored 159/9 against Thailand Women in their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener. Shafali Verma provided a quick start with 64 runs off 36 balls, while Pratika Rawal added 22 runs to help India build a strong total during the powerplay.
India’s bowling attack then dominated Thailand, bowling them out for just 65 runs. Nandni Sharma led the early attack with three wickets, while spinners Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma put pressure on the lower order.
Before the Asia Cup, Pakistan lost their recent bilateral T20I series against Sri Lanka Women 2-1. Muneeba Ali returned to form against Thailand and played an important role in setting up the win, while Gull Feroza provided attacking support at the top of the order.
Pakistan also have a balanced bowling attack that can be effective in subcontinental conditions. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal took three wickets against Thailand, while Umm-e-Hani and Nashra Sandhu added further variety with their bowling.
India will enter the clash with a strong recent record against Pakistan in T20 cricket. The teams last met at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in June 2026, where India registered a comprehensive 64-run victory. Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 68 runs, while Deepti Sharma took a five-wicket haul.
INDW vs PAKW Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 Match 9?
Cricket fans in India can watch the highly anticipated India Women vs Pakistan Women clash live on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website. Notably, live coverage is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST in Dubai.
INDW vs PAKW Pitch Report: How Will Dubai International Cricket Stadium Play?
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has offered a competitive contest between bat and ball in the early matches of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. The average first-innings score is around 122 after six matches, while India’s 159/9 against Thailand remains the highest total in the tournament so far.
Batters who make the most of the powerplay are likely to find it easier to score quickly. However, the surface could slow down as the innings progresses, making stroke-making more difficult in the middle overs.
Spinners are expected to play an important role. Teams could therefore prefer batting first and putting a competitive total on the board. A score between 140 and 155 could prove challenging to chase, although the ideal par score will depend on the conditions on match day.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20 Stats (Women’s Asia Cup 2026)
Matches Played: 6
Won Batting First: 5
Won Bowling First: 1
Average 1st Innings Score: 122
Average 2nd Innings Score: 77
Highest Team Total: 159/9 (India Women vs Thailand Women, 2026)
Lowest Team Total: 49 (Indonesia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2026)
Highest Score Chased: 80/1 (Sri Lanka Women vs UAE Women, 2026)
Lowest Score Defended: 119/9 (Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women, 2026)
Highest Individual Score: 64 (Shafali Verma, India Women vs Thailand Women, 2026)
Best Bowling Figures: 7/5 (Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka Women vs Indonesia Women, 2026)
INDW vs PAKW Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Weather conditions in Dubai are expected to remain hot and clear during the match. Temperatures will stay around 37-38°C during the evening.
There is no significant rain threat during the match, with the forecast showing a 0% chance of precipitation. Humidity is expected to remain around 43-47%, while winds could reach speeds of around 20-26 km/h. Dew is unlikely to become a major factor during the second innings.
INDW vs PAKW Team News & Injury Updates
India Women have no major injury concerns ahead of the clash. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma are expected to open, with Pratika Rawal also back in the playing XI. Deepti Sharma will lead the spin attack alongside Shree Charani and Nandni Sharma.
Pakistan Women captain Fatima Sana, who missed the recent series against Sri Lanka, will add strength to both the pace attack and lower-order batting. Muneeba Ali is expected to keep wickets, while Nashra Sandhu will lead the spin department.
INDW vs PAKW Predicted Playing 11 Today
India Women Predicted Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nadni Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud.
Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Shawal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Sana, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Saira Jabreen, Sadia Iqbal, Waheeda Akhter
INDW vs PAKW Key Battles to Watch
Smriti Mandhana vs Sadia Iqbal:
Smriti Mandhana will look to attack in the powerplay with her timing and stroke play. Sadia Iqbal could test her with tight left-arm spin. Iqbal dismissed Mandhana for seven runs in their World Cup meeting in June 2026.
Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nashra Sandhu:
Harmanpreet Kaur will be an important player in the middle overs, while Nashra Sandhu will look to dismiss her with her variations. Sandhu has taken seven wickets against India in her career.
Shafali Verma vs Fatima Sana:
Shafali Verma scored 64 against Thailand in India's first match. Fatima Sana will look to dismiss India's aggressive opener with the new ball. Sana took two important wickets against India in June 2026.
INDW vs PAKW Key Players to Watch
India Women: Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu
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