Women's Asia Cup 2026: India women vs Pakistan women Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match?
Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana at the toss (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 04 Sep 2026, 12:12 PM• Read time - 12 mins
The stage is set for another blockbuster encounter as India and Pakistan will lock horns in Match 9 of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, September 5, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both teams have got off to a winning start to their respective campaigns, as Pakistan hammered Thailand by 35 runs.
On the other hand, India hammered Thailand and Hong Kong China comprehensively and have already sealed their berth in the semi-final. However, the batting woes have hurt the Women in Blue, who’ve been heavily dependent on their top order so far, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana doing the bulk of the scoring.
Pakistan have also had a similar issue with their batting getting exposed on the slowish Dubai pitch. Both sides will look to overcome their issues as they seek to move ahead in the tournament with a win in the most-anticipated match of the event.
INDW vs PAKW Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, September 5 | India women vs Pakistan women | 9 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 24 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 11 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 122 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 91 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 193/5 (20) by India vs Hong Kong, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 49/10 (18.3) by Indonesia vs Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 142 [144/4 in 18 overs] by West Indies vs England, 2024 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 98 by Namibia vs UAE, 2023 |
Dubai Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Decent | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Good |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | With new ball | Middle Overs |
IND-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head record in WT20Is
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 |
| India Women | 14 |
| Pakistan Women | 3 |
India Women vs Pakistan Women Playing XI Prediction
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud
Pakistan Women (PAK-W):
Muneeba Ali(w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana(c), Eyman Fatima, Umm-e-Hani, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Players to watch out for in IND-W vs PAK-W
Harmanpreet Kaur
The India skipper has been quiet with the bat so far in the tournament, having scored five and ten runs in the two innings, respectively. Harmanpreet will be eager to get amongst the runs in the upcoming fixture as India gear up for the semi-final.
Sadia Iqbal
The left-arm spinner had a brilliant outing in her team’s opening fixture as she troubled Thailand with her variations. She will likely cause trouble to the Indian batters, who’ve had a tough time facing spin in the tournament so far.
Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.