Dubai, September 5 (Daily Kiran) : The excitement is palpable as cricket fans anticipate a thrilling encounter in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday. The Indian women’s cricket team is set to face Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Having already secured a spot in the semifinals, India aims to clinch the top position in their group with a victory over their rivals.
In their previous two matches, India showcased remarkable batting skills, winning decisively against Thailand and Hong Kong. The team triumphed over Thailand by 94 runs and achieved a staggering 137-run victory against Hong Kong.
As they prepare to take on Pakistan, the performance of India’s top-order batsmen will be crucial. However, there are concerns regarding their recent form against Pakistan. Smriti Mandhana, the team’s vice-captain, has played 11 innings against Pakistan from 2014 to 2026, scoring 307 runs with two half-centuries, her highest being 68. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has accumulated 230 runs in 13 innings across 16 matches against Pakistan since 2009, yet she has yet to score a half-century in T20s against them. Additionally, explosive opener Shafali Verma has managed only 127 runs in five innings against Pakistan from 2022 to 2026.
Despite these statistics, Mandhana demonstrated her excellent form in the Asia Cup, having scored a blistering century against Hong Kong in the last match. Her performance will be vital for a strong start against Pakistan, alongside impactful innings expected from both Harmanpreet and Shafali.
On the other hand, Pakistan is coming off a victory against Thailand but has not yet qualified for the semifinals. With two matches remaining, they will be eager to bolster their confidence with a strong showing against India.
Historically, India and Pakistan have faced each other 17 times, with India winning 14 matches and Pakistan securing victories in three.
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