India W vs Pakistan W: Preview, Head-to-Head Record and Live Streaming Details

Fresh from ending their ICC trophy drought last year, India will begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side enters the tournament with renewed confidence after lifting the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025, but the challenge now is to translate that success into the shortest format and finally claim a maiden Women's T20 World Cup title.

India have come agonisingly close on several occasions, reaching the semi-finals five times and the final once, but the coveted trophy has continued to elude them.

India Hold Historical Edge

If history is any indication, India will head into the contest as favourites. The Women in Blue boast a commanding record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, winning 13 of the 16 meetings between the two sides.

Pakistan have managed just three victories, although two of those wins came on the Women's T20 World Cup stage. India, however, have enjoyed the upper hand in global tournaments as well, defeating Pakistan six times in Women's T20 World Cup history.

Mixed Form Ahead of Tournament

Despite their impressive record against Pakistan, India's preparations have been less than ideal.

The world's No. 3-ranked side suffered T20I series defeats against South Africa and England in recent months and managed only one win from two warm-up fixtures heading into the tournament.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will therefore be keen to ensure India make a strong start in a challenging Group 1 campaign.

Pakistan Looking to Upset the Odds

Pakistan enter the tournament ranked No. 8 in the world and have also struggled for consistency in the format, winning just one of their last five T20I matches.

However, matches between India and Pakistan often transcend rankings and form, with Pakistan hoping to draw inspiration from their previous World Cup victories over their neighbours.

India W vs Pakistan W Key Numbers

• Head-to-head record: India 13-3 Pakistan
• Women's T20 World Cup meetings: India lead 6-2
• India ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final appearances: 5
• India Women's T20 World Cup final appearances: 1
• Pakistan's T20I wins in their last five matches: 1

India W vs Pakistan W Match Details

Match: India Women vs Pakistan Women, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date: June 14

Time: 7:30 PM IST

India W vs Pakistan W Live Streaming and Telecast Details

The India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match will be streamed live on JioHotstar.

The match will be televised live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD channels in India.

With a fierce rivalry, World Cup history and early tournament momentum at stake, Sunday's encounter promises to be one of the marquee fixtures of the opening week.