India vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Head-to-head stat, predicted XIs, pitch report & more

India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign is in jeopardy after losing to New Zealand by 58 runs, putting Harmanpreet Kaur's team in a tough spot for the rest of the group stage. Now, all eyes are on the crucial match against Pakistan , who are coming off a win against Sri Lanka. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for October 6 in Dubai.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in Women's T20Is

India and Pakistan have faced off 15 times in Women's T20Is, with India emerging victorious 13 times and Pakistan winning only three. Their most recent encounter was during the 2024 Women's Asia Cup , where India secured a commanding 7-wicket victory. Pakistan's last win against India in a women's T20I was in October 2022 during a Women's Asia Cup match in Sylhet.

India vs Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup

The two teams have played each other seven times in the Women's T20 World Cup , with India leading the head-to-head 5-2. Their most recent encounter in the tournament was in the 2023 edition in South Africa, where India emerged victorious.

Pitch Report

The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which has hosted two matches so far in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup , including India's loss. The pitch is slightly slow and has shown signs of the old ball stopping, making spinners significant for both teams.

India vs Pakistan : Squads

India Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, D Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, S Sajana

Pakistan Squad: Fatima Sana (capt), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

India vs Pakistan : Predicted Playing XIs

India's predicted XI: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil

Pakistan 's predicted XI: Fatima Sana (capt), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan

Will India's dominance continue?

Despite their opening loss, India's head-to-head record against Pakistan positions them as clear favorites. However, Pakistan's recent win against Sri Lanka in their Group A opener has boosted their chance.