Having already reached the knockout stages, India will take on Pakistan in the Group A final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Dubai on Saturday.
India first beat Thailand by 94 runs and then beat Hong Kong by 137 runs to reach the semi-finals as the Group A leaders confirmed a top-two finish in the group stage.
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Pakistan also got off to a winning start, defeating Thailand by 35 runs, and will be looking to boost their qualification chances by defeating India.
With the top two teams qualifying for the playoffs, a Pakistan win would be a good chance for them as they have one more game in hand against Hong Kong.
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Live coverage of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup between India and Pakistan, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan live in India:
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TV channel: Sony Sports Network
For Indian viewers, the tournament will be broadcast live on the channel Sony Sports Network channels, with live broadcast available via Sony LIV application and website.
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What time will the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan start?
The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan will be held at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE.
The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm local time (GST). 8:00 pm EST on Saturday, September 5for spectators in India.
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India and Pakistan national team news, squads
Smriti Mandhana scored 124 off 64 balls in the match win in Hong Kong while Deepti Sharma took three wickets last time out.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side could use the game against Pakistan to give some of their fringe players more time. Pratika Rawal, who replaced the injured Jemima Rodrigues in the squad, is also an option in the squad.
Women of India predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Phulmali, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Sri Charani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh.
Fatima Sana returned as captain after missing Pakistan’s recent T20I series in Sri Lanka due to The Hundred.
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Although Sadaf Shamas replaced the injured Najiha Alvi, their squad includes experienced players like Muneeba Ali, Nashara Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal.
Pakistan Women Predicted XI: Muniba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zufiqar, Gull Feroza, Aisha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Umm-e-Khani, Eiman Fatima, Tooba Hasan, Nashara Sundhu, Sadia Iqbal.
India’s schedule for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
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Date |
Correspond |
Time (IST) |
Venue |
Result |
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August 30 |
India vs Thailand |
20:00 |
Dubai |
IND won by 94 runs |
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September 3 |
India vs Hong Kong |
20:00 |
Dubai |
IND won by 137 points |
|
September 5 |
India vs Pakistan |
20:00 |
Dubai |
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