Archive · 4 Sep 2026
India Favourites Against Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup Clash
India and Pakistan are going to play each other in the Women’s Asia Cup.
India has already qualified for the semifinals.
They are expected to be the stronger team.
Smriti Mandhana recently scored a memorable century, and Shafali Verma is also playing well.
Some other Indian batters need to score more consistently.
Pakistan won against Thailand but had trouble batting and lost three early wickets.
Pakistan will depend heavily on Muneeba Ali and captain Fatima Sana.
The match will be played in Dubai on Saturday evening.
India, already through to the semifinals, will face Pakistan in their final league match in Dubai.
India are considered strong favourites after Smriti Mandhana’s record-setting century against Hong Kong.
Shafali Verma has also been in strong form, while several Indian batters have struggled to convert starts.
Pakistan remain in contention for the semifinals after defeating Thailand but have concerns over their batting depth.
The match begins at 8pm IST on Saturday at the Dubai International Stadium.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s women’s cricket teams, including captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana.
- What
- India will play Pakistan in their final league match of the Women’s Asia Cup.
- When
- Saturday, with the match starting at 8pm IST; the report is dated September 4.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
- Why
- India are seeking to maintain their dominance in the tournament, while Pakistan need a stronger performance to remain in semifinal contention.
- Tournament
- Women’s Asia Cup
- Match status
- India have already reached the semifinals; Pakistan remain in contention for the last four.
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium
- Start time
- 8pm IST on Saturday
- India form
- Smriti Mandhana scored a record-setting century against Hong Kong.
- Pakistan’s previous result
- Pakistan defeated Thailand while defending a total of 119.
- Key Pakistan players
- Opener Muneeba Ali and captain and bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana.