Indian women’s cricket team (photo by X@BCCIWomen)
Today, September 5, 2026, the cricket world turns its attention to Dubai as Indian women take on Pakistan women in the Group A decider of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup. Taking place at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, this high-octane match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams battle for dominance in the continental tournament. With India having already secured their spot in the semi-finals, this match provides a crucial opportunity to strengthen their leading position and continue their strong run in the tournament. Dubai weather forecast and chance of rain for the 2026 Asian Cup Women’s Group A match between India and Pakistan.
Where to see in India
There is good news for fans in India regarding the live telecast of this momentous match. For viewers with a DD Free Dish connection, the match will be available for free live streaming on DD Sports. This ensures wide accessibility to a large section of the Indian audience.
The live stream will be available via the SonyLIV app and website for those who prefer to watch on digital platforms. The India Women vs Pakistan Women clash will be televised live on Sony Sports Network TV channels including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4, with regional language channels catering to them.
Match details: date, time and venue.
The deciding match of the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Group A between India and Pakistan is scheduled for today, Saturday, September 5, 2026. All matches of the tournament will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
The match will begin at 20:00 Indian Standard Time (IST). This corresponds to 18:30 local time in Dubai and 15:30 in the UK.
Personal Record and Form Guide
Historically, Indian women have a significant advantage over Pakistani women in T20 international tournaments. Of the 17 T20I matches, India have emerged victorious 14 times and Pakistan three times. In the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in particular, India have a dominant record of five wins to Pakistan’s only win in six matches. In their last meeting at the T20 World Cup in early 2026, India won comfortably by 64 runs. Women’s Asia Cup 2026 – IND vs PAC: Deepti Sharma says India is ‘a step ahead’ of Pakistan.
India come into this match in good form, having already defeated Thailand and Hong Kong (China) in their previous Group A matches of the current tournament. Smriti Mandhana, a key player in the Indian team, actually scored a record century of 124 runs off 64 balls in India’s last game against Hong Kong, China, surpassing Mithali Raj as the highest scorer in women’s international cricket.
As the tournament moves towards the knockout stages, the encounter between India and Pakistan becomes more than just a group match; It’s a battle for bragging rights and crucial momentum ahead of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals. Expect a closely fought game between these two traditional rivals.
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