One of the most awaited matches of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is here as India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in Match 6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Harmanpreet Kaur's side enters the tournament as defending ODI World Cup champions, having won the 50-over title for the first time in 2025. They aim to carry that momentum into the T20 format.
India's Key Batters
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will be crucial for India to post a strong total. Their aggressive approach at the top can set the tone for the innings. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh provide depth in the middle order.
Pakistan's Challenge
Pakistan, ranked eighth in ICC T20I rankings, face a tough test. They lost both warm-up matches against Ireland and West Indies. However, captain Fatima Sana has been in excellent form, averaging over 50 with the bat and under 25 with the ball in the past year. She will look to lead from the front.
Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch offers a balanced contest. Pacers may get early assistance due to Birmingham's weather, while spinners could come into play as the ball ages. The average first innings score in 19 Women's T20Is here is 145, with teams batting first winning 10 matches.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 16
- India Won: 13
- Pakistan Won: 3
- No Result: 0
Predicted Playing XIs
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, N. Shree Charani
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Saira Jabeen, Natalia Pervaiz, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu
Toss and Match Timing
The match begins at 7 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT) with the toss at 6:30 PM IST. In UK local time, it is 2:30 PM.
Weather Update
Birmingham weather is mostly cloudy with a high of 65°F (18°C) and only a 10% chance of precipitation. Rain interruptions are unlikely, though cloud cover may assist seam bowlers early on.
Live Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports (TV) and streamed on JioHotstar. For live scores and commentary, follow the TOI app.
