Fatima Sana tops the list of Pakistani women (photo by X@ACC_media1)
The cricket world turns its attention to Dubai today, September 5, 2026, as Pakistan women take on Indian women in the deciding Group A match of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup. This T20 format tournament, played entirely in the United Arab Emirates, has already witnessed intense competition and the rivalry between the two countries promises another exciting contest. Dubai weather forecast and chance of rain for the 2026 Asian Cup Women’s Group A match between India and Pakistan.
The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup officially began on August 28, 2026, and all 15 matches, including the semi-finals on September 10 and 11 and the final on September 13, will be held at the iconic Dubai International Stadium. India women have already secured their place in the semi-finals after showing dominant form in their previous matches. For Pakistani women, this match is vital as a win will help seal their place in the knockout stages.
Match details: Pakistan Women – India Women
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Correspond | Pakistan Women vs India Women |
| Tournament | ACC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 (Group A match) |
| Date | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Time | 20:00 IST (Indian Standard Time) |
| Local time | 18:30 GST (Dubai/UAE local time) |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
Where to watch Women’s Asia Cup 2026 between Pakistan and India in Pakistan
PTV Sports will provide live terrestrial television coverage of the match as part of its Women’s Asian Cup broadcast package. Viewers receiving signals via national terrestrial antennas can access the state sports network for free.
For linear cable and satellite TV viewers, this device is also available on Ten Sports in Pakistan. Fans wishing to stream the fight digitally can follow the action through licensed domestic streaming platforms, most notably Tapmad and Tamasha, which offer mobile and online viewing options. Women’s Asia Cup 2026 – IND vs PAC: Deepti Sharma says India is ‘a step ahead’ of Pakistan.
Head-to-head record
The rivalry between Pakistan women and Indian women in international T20 tournaments has historically resulted in India having a significant advantage. In a total of 17 T20I matches, India women have won on 14 occasions while Pakistan women have won 3 times. In the Women’s T20 Asia Cup format in particular, India’s dominance continues with a winning record of 5-1 over Pakistan. The last time these two teams met in a T20I was during the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious by 64 runs.
Among the top scorers in this match is former India captain Mithali Raj with 315 runs, followed by Smriti Mandhana with 307 runs. In Pakistan, the key players are Bisma Maroof and Nida Dar. In the bowling department, Indian pacer Deepti Sharma leads the way with 14 wickets against Pakistan, including a record 5/10 in their last match.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 5, 2026 06:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website lately.com).