India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 | Match Prediction Who Will Win Today at Edgbaston
The india vs pakistan women t20 world cup 2026 clash at Edgbaston is not just a cricket match. It is the most politically charged fixture in women’s cricket and it is opening the tournament for both sides. India enter as ODI World Cup champions.
Pakistan enter with something to prove and a 21-year-old finisher name Eyman Fatima who hits sixes at a strike rate above 150 and nobody in the media is talking about enough.
India lead the all-time head to head 13 wins from 16 T20Is. They have beaten Pakistan six times in T20 World Cups alone. Pakistan’s last win in this tournament came a decade ago in Delhi. The history says India. The conditions in Birmingham say the match could be closer than that number suggests.
This is the full prediction breakdown for India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026.
India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 — What Everyone Is Missing
Every prediction article you read today will tell you India lead 13 to 3 and that Pakistan have not beaten India in a T20 World Cup in ten years. That is true. But here is what those articles are not telling you.
- India Women lost T20I series to South Africa and England before the World Cup.
- India won only one of their two warm-up matches in Birmingham.
- Pakistan Women previously secured a T20I series win in New Zealand.
- Fatima Sana leads the attack, while Eyman Fatima adds lower-order firepower.
- India remain favorites, but Birmingham conditions could aid Pakistan.
Pitch and Weather | Edgbaston Birmingham June 14
Edgbaston in June offers genuine assistance to pace bowlers in the first six overs. The ball swings under clouds. After the powerplay the surface flattens and becomes good for batting. The forecast for Sunday is cloudy with temperatures between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius and no rain expected.
The cloud cover helps Fatima Sana and Diana Baig early. It also helps Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy. Whoever uses the powerplay conditions better wins the match.
Head to Head – India vs Pakistan Women
Win Probability – India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026
India Women — Team Situation and Batting Analysis
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma open and the partnership defines India’s innings every single time. When both fire in the powerplay India post competitive totals. When they do not the middle order scrambles.
- Shafali Verma enters her 4th T20 World Cup with no tournament fifty despite elite white-ball impact.
- Pakistan will target her early using Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu in the powerplay.
- Harmanpreet Kaur leads the finish, while Richa Ghosh arrives in form after 68 off 36 in a warm-up.
- Deepti Sharma provides spin-batting balance across middle overs and control phases.
- India’s key risk is overs 8–15, where Jemimah Rodrigues anchors stability on a tricky Birmingham pitch.
India Women Probable XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana | Opener |
| 2 | Shafali Verma | Opener |
| 3 | Yastika Bhatia | Batter |
| 4 | Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter |
| 5 | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Batter |
| 6 | Richa Ghosh (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 7 | Deepti Sharma | Spin Allrounder |
| 8 | Arundhati Reddy / Renuka Singh | Pacer |
| 9 | Kranti Gaud | Bowler |
| 10 | Shree Charani | Bowler |
| 11 | Nandani Sharma | Bowler |
Pakistan Women — The Eyman Fatima Factor India Cannot Ignore
Everyone knows Fatima Sana. She is Pakistan’s captain, their best bowler, and the player who carries the team when the batting collapses. But the player India’s death bowling attack needs to plan for specifically is Eyman Fatima.
She bats at eight. She hits sixes. She struck 79 not out against Zimbabwe in Karachi in May 2026 and has a T20I strike rate above 150 in international cricket. She came through Pakistan’s Under-19 setup as their leading scorer at the 2023 World Cup with 157 runs at an average of 52.33.
The PCB gave her a central contract before she had played ten senior internationals. That is the level of belief the system has in her.
- India spinners Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav are experienced but untested against Eyman Fatima in high-pressure T20Is.
- Eyman Fatima is strong against spin, including left-arm and wrist spin, impacting late-overs plans if set.
- Pakistan rely on Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza for a stable opening platform at Edgbaston.
- Ayesha Zafar and Aliya Riaz are key for anchoring and controlling the middle overs. India’s new-ball pair Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy pose early swing threat to Pakistan top order.
Pakistan Women Probable XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muneeba Ali (wk) | Wicketkeeper Opener |
| 2 | Gull Feroza | Opener |
| 3 | Ayesha Zafar | Batter |
| 4 | Saira Jabeen | Batter |
| 5 | Rameen Shamim | Batter |
| 6 | Aliya Riaz | Allrounder |
| 7 | Fatima Sana (c) | Pace Allrounder |
| 8 | Eyman Fatima | Batter / Finisher |
| 9 | Diana Baig | Pacer |
| 10 | Nashra Sandhu | Left-arm Spinner |
| 11 | Sadia Iqbal | Spinner |
Key Matchups | IND W vs PAK W
1. Shafali Verma vs Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu
Shafali Verma faces Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu, a key early contest given her lack of a T20 World Cup fifty across four editions. Pakistan will look to use spin in the first six overs, targetting the rough and the deep field to stop her before she settles. If Shafali survives the powerplay, India’s top-order threat multiplies, but an early dismissal swings control immediately.
2. Fatima Sana vs Smriti Mandhana
Fatima Sana bowls outswing at genuine pace for a women’s international bowler. Mandhana drives on the up and has been dismissed early in overseas conditions when the ball moves. This first over battle between Pakistan’s captain and India’s vice captain sets the tone for everything that follows. Fatima gets Mandhana early and Pakistan have a genuine upset on their hands.
3. Eyman Fatima vs Deepti Sharma in the Death
This is the matchup nobody else is previewing. Deepti Sharma bowls the death overs for India with her off spin. Eyman Fatima attacks spin with power hitting from the right hand side. Eyman’s 79 not out against Zimbabwe came against a similar bowling attack. If Pakistan have six wickets in hand at over 16 and Eyman is at the crease Deepti’s economy rate in the final four overs becomes the defining number of the match.
Where to Watch India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026
| Region | Broadcaster / Streaming |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports / JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / A Sports / Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket / NOW TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket / Kayo Sports |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| Middle East | beIN Sports |
India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Final Prediction
India are heavy favourites and the head to head justifies it. But this is a one-off match in Birmingham in June under clouds with swing available to both pace attacks and two teams who both come in with mixed form.
The realistic Pakistan upset scenario requires Fatima Sana to get Mandhana and Shafali inside the first five overs, for Sadia Iqbal to keep India below 140, and for Eyman Fatima to be there in the death overs with Pakistan needing 30 off 20. That chain of events is possible. It is not probable.
India’s batting depth and Harmanpreet’s experience in knockout-style pressure matches is the difference. Richa Ghosh’s warm-up form gives India a finisher in the lower middle order who can take the game away from Pakistan in the final four overs. India win the india vs pakistan women t20 world cup 2026 match but Pakistan make them work for it.
India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026
Top Batters (Recent T20 Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | S.R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Sana | PAK-W | 10 | 298 | 74.5 | 186.25 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | IND-W | 9 | 291 | 48.5 | 132.27 |
| Muneeba Ali | PAK-W | 10 | 259 | 28.78 | 130.15 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | IND-W | 10 | 244 | 24.4 | 135.55 |
Top Bowlers (Recent T20 Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Wkts | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadia Iqbal | PAK-W | 9 | 12 | 6.48 | 15.58 |
| Shreyanka Patil | IND-W | 5 | 9 | 7.47 | 12.66 |
| Shree Charani | IND-W | 9 | 11 | 7.71 | 18.54 |
| Nashra Sandhu | PAK-W | 8 | 8 | 6.57 | 22.5 |
India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Final Prediction
India are heavy favourites and the head to head justifies it. But this is a one-off match in Birmingham in June under clouds with swing available to both pace attacks and two teams who both come in with mixed form.
The realistic Pakistan upset scenario requires Fatima Sana to get Mandhana and Shafali inside the first five overs, for Sadia Iqbal to keep India below 140, and for Eyman Fatima to be there in the death overs with Pakistan needing 30 off 20. That chain of events is possible. It is not probable.
PAK vs IND (W) T20i Prediction — India Win
India Women to win by 18 to 25 runs
Shafali breaks her T20 World Cup half century drought. Fatima Sana takes two early wickets but cannot stop India posting 155 plus. Pakistan fight through Eyman Fatima but fall short in the final three overs.
FAQs
Q1. Who will win the India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 match?
India are favourites at 80% win probability. They lead the head to head 13 to 3 in T20Is and have beaten Pakistan six times in T20 World Cups. India are predicted to win by 18 to 25 runs at Edgbaston on June 14 2026.
Q2. When and where is the India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 match?
The match is at Edgbaston Cricket Ground Birmingham on Sunday June 14 2026. Toss is at 6:30 PM IST and the match starts at 7:00 PM IST which is 1:30 PM GMT.
Q3. When did Pakistan last beat India in the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Pakistan’s last win over India in the Women’s T20 World Cup came a decade ago in Delhi in 2016. Since then India have won every T20 World Cup meeting between the two sides and lead the T20 World Cup head to head 6 wins to 2.
Q4. Who is Eyman Fatima and why does she matter against India?
Eyman Fatima is a 21-year-old right-handed batter from Sargodha who bats at number eight for Pakistan with a T20I strike rate above 150. She scored 79 not out against Zimbabwe in May 2026 and is Pakistan’s most dangerous finisher in the death overs. India’s spinners have never bowled to her at senior international level making her the biggest wildcard in this match.
Q5. What are the playing XIs for India vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026?
India probable XI: Mandhana, Shafali, Yastika, Jemimah, Harmanpreet, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Renuka/Arundhati, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma. Pakistan probable XI: Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Saira Jabeen, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Eyman Fatima, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
Disclaimer: TThis prediction is based on the author’s analysis and research. Consider all points and make your own informed decision.
- Follow the full Pakistan Women’s World Cup squad: Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
- Pakistan Women team profile: Pakistan Women Cricket Team
- Fatima Sana player profile: Fatima Sana
