# IND-W vs PAK-W Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch – Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match 6

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ind-w-vs-pak-w-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-06-13  
Updated: 2026-06-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

No rivalry in cricket needs an introduction — and when India and Pakistan meet at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, even the warmest Birmingham afternoon turns electric. Match 6 at Edgbaston isn’t just a game. It’s an event.

## IND-W vs PAK-W: Match Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | India Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 6 (Group A) |
| **Tournament** | [ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_ICC_Women%27s_T20_World_Cup) |
| **Date** | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| **Time** | 7:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT |
| **Venue** | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham |
| **Live Streaming (India)** | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| **TV Broadcast** | Star Sports Network |

## The Story Behind the Match

India arrive at this tournament brimming with confidence — fresh off their ODI World Cup success and a warm-up win over West Indies. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads a side packed with match-winners, while the batting firepower of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma at the top makes them one of the most feared opening combinations in women’s cricket.

![IND-W vs PAK-W](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/in-dyyf-1024x630.webp)

Pakistan, under Fatima Sana, are young and hungry. Their spin attack — headlined by Sadia Iqbal and Nida Dar — is genuinely dangerous, and they know from experience that India-Pakistan matches rarely follow the formbook. Two wins out of eight at the Women’s T20 World Cup is a modest record, but Pakistan have saved their best cricket for this fixture before.

Edgbaston adds another layer — Birmingham’s huge South Asian community guarantees an atmosphere that few grounds in world cricket can match.

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## Pitch Report: Edgbaston, Birmingham

| Stat | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 21,000 |
| Women’s T20Is Played | 19 |
| Batting First Wins | 10 (52.6%) |
| Batting Second Wins | 9 (47.4%) |
| Average First Innings Score | 145 |
| Highest Team Total | 168/5 (ENG W vs IND W) |

Seam bowlers dominate early, but the pitch settles for batting as the game progresses. Spinners come into play in the second innings. Expect a competitive total between **145–165**.

## Head-to-Head at Women’s T20 World Cups

| Stat | IND-W | PAK-W |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Matches Played | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 6 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 151/3 (2023) | 149/4 (2023) |
| Overall T20I Record | 13 wins from 16 | 3 wins from 16 |

India’s dominance in this fixture is undeniable — but Pakistan’s two World Cup wins prove they are more than capable of pulling off a famous upset.

## Predicted Playing XIs

**India Women:** Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh

**Pakistan Women:** Muneeba Ali (WK), Gull Feroza, Ayehsha Zafar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Iram Javed, Natalia Pervaiz, Tuba Hassan, Daina Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

## Players to Watch

**Smriti Mandhana (IND-W)** – The heartbeat of India’s batting order. Elegant, aggressive, and consistently brilliant in major tournaments. If she fires at the top, Pakistan will have their hands full all night.

**Sadia Iqbal (PAK-W)** – Pakistan’s most potent weapon with the ball. Her ability to deceive batters through flight and turn in English conditions could be the difference between a close game and an upset.

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## IND-W vs PAK-W Prediction

India are clear favourites — **win probability: ~80%** — with superior depth, tournament experience, and a batting lineup that can hurt any bowling attack. But Pakistan thrive on occasion over form, and Edgbaston’s charged atmosphere makes this unpredictable. Expect a competitive, emotionally charged contest before India edge it.

## FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch IND-W vs PAK-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 live in India?**

Watch it live on **JioHotstar** (app and website) and on **Star Sports Network** TV channels — match starts at **7:00 PM IST** on June 14, 2026.

### **Q: What is India’s head-to-head record vs Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cups?**

India lead 6–2 in Women’s T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan, and hold an overall T20I record of **13 wins from 16 games** between the two sides.