The match between India and Pakistan in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be an interesting match. This match will be played on Sunday, October 6, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both the teams have been gearing up for this match; the action will start at 3:30 PM IST. This is the Group A match between two cricketing powerhouses, so there are high chances that both of these teams are going to hit victory.

India’s Strong Line-Up

India, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, will enter the match after having played New Zealand on October 4 as their opening game. One of the experienced players in India’s current ranks, Harmanpreet will look to lead from the front with her power-hitting skills. Vice-captain and key opener Smriti Mandhana will be looking to play a crucial role in setting up a solid start for the team. Along with her, other young talents Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues will look to make an impact while batting at the top.

Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia for India will strengthen the middle-order while the bowling unit of Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav looks quite strong.

Pakistan has reasons to be confident: The Pakistan team looks confident with their prowess in batting, led by the belligerent duo of Munazah Ali and Ayesha Naseer.

Pakistan would ride on this confidence after a convincing win over Sri Lanka in their very first match of the tournament. Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana played a pivotal role in helping her side chase down 116 runs and ultimately restrict Sri Lanka to 85/9. Along with Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail and Sadia Iqbal all-round performance helped Pakistan come out on top.

Their bowling lineup looks great under the captaincy of Sadia Iqbal and they will like to capitalise against their arch-rivals, India. Currently eighth in the ICC Women’s T20I team rankings, they will like to win a few games in this mammoth event against their most bitter rivals.

 India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head

India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times in the Women’s T20 World Cup, with India taking a clear advantage in the head-to-head battle.

The last time these two teams clashed with each other in a Women’s T20 World Cup encounter, was in February 2023 where India had defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in a group-stage match.

How to Watch India vs Pakistan Live?

Catch the action live on the following channels:. Star Sports 1 SD, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 SD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi SD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports First, and regional channels including Star Sports Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. You can get live scores and match updates through an online stream also on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad

India has now declared a strong 15-player squad for the tournament consisting of experienced players and new talent. Key-players are:

Harmanpreet Kaur (c)

Smriti Mandhana (vc)

Shafali Verma

Jemimah Rodrigues

Richa Ghosh (wk)

Renuka Singh Thakur

Deepti Sharma

Radha Yadav

Pakistan’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad

Pakistan’s side boasts some of the country’s most experienced stars in Nida Dar and some fresh faces – Omaima Sohail and Sadia Iqbal. Here’s a look at their whole team:

Fatima Sana (c)

Nida Dar

Sadia Iqbal

Omaima Sohail

Muneeba Ali (wk)

What’s at Stake?

The win is going to be sweet for both teams as this match happens to be a do-or-die encounter at the group stage. India, who is placed third in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, will look to vindicate themselves after losing in the semi-final against Australia in the 2023 edition. Pakistan will look to benefit from their winning start and push themselves to a better position in Group A that also includes defending champions Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.