Already through to the knockouts, India take on Pakistan in their final Group A encounter in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai on Saturday.
India first beat Thailand by 94 runs and then hammered Hong Kong by 137 runs to qualify for the semi-finals as a top-two finish in the group stage is confirmed for the Group A leaders.
Pakistan also got off to a winning start, having defeated Thailand by 35 runs, and will be eager to improve their chances of qualifying with a win against India.
As the top two teams qualify for the knockout stage, victory for Pakistan will be a good chance for them while they have another game in hand against Hong Kong.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about India vs. Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
India vs. Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch India vs. Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match live in India:
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TV channel: Sony Sports Network
For Indian viewers, the tournament will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network channels, with live streaming available through Sony LIV app and website.
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What time does India vs. Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match start?
The Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan will be played at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE.
Play is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. local time (GST), which translates to 8:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, September 5, for viewers in India.
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India vs. Pakistan team news, lineups
Smriti Mandhana smashed 124 off 64 balls in the Hong Kong win, while Deepti Sharma took three wickets last time out.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side could use the Pakistan game to give some of their fringe players more time. Pratika Rawal, who replaced injured Jemimah Rodrigues in the squad, is also an option in the XI.
India Women predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh.
Fatima Sana returned as captain after missing Pakistan’s recent Sri Lanka T20I series due to The Hundred.
While Sadaf Shamas replaced the injured Najiha Alvi, their squad includes experienced players such as Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal.
Pakistan Women predicted XI: Muneeba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zufiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal.
India schedule at Women’s Asia Cup 2026
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