Archive · 5 Sep 2026
India Face Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup Group Finale
India and Pakistan will play a women’s cricket match in the Asia Cup.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at 8:00 PM Indian time.
It will be played at Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
India have already reached the semi-finals after winning their first two reported matches.
Smriti Mandhana scored 124 runs against Hong Kong, and Shafali Verma has also been important for India.
Pakistan need a strong result to improve their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
The reports disagree about how many matches Pakistan have left and which team they played most recently.
People in India can watch on Sony Sports Network or stream it on SonyLIV with a subscription.
India will play Pakistan in their final Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, September 5, at 8:00 PM IST.
The match is scheduled at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the toss at 7:30 PM IST.
India have already qualified for the semi-finals after large wins over Thailand and Hong Kong, including Smriti Mandhana’s 124.
Pakistan face greater qualification pressure, although reports differ over their number of remaining matches and recent opponent.
Sony Sports Network will televise the match in India, while SonyLIV will provide streaming that requires a subscription.
- Who
- India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will play Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana.
- What
- A Group A match in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
- When
- Saturday, September 5, at 8:00 PM IST; the toss is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- India are preparing for the semi-finals after qualifying, while Pakistan need a strong result to strengthen their qualification chances.
India’s Outlook
Pakistan’s Stakes
Qualification pressure
India’s Outlook
India have already secured a semi-final place and may use the match to prepare for the knockout stage or give middle-order players more time.
Pakistan’s Stakes
Pakistan need a strong result and risk missing the semi-finals if they lose, although the reports differ on whether this is their only remaining qualification opportunity.
Recent form and tactics
India’s Outlook
India enter as favourites after emphatic reported wins over Thailand and Hong Kong, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma highlighted as key players.
Pakistan’s Stakes
Pakistan’s batting has been described as inconsistent, including a report that their top order lost three wickets inside the powerplay before defending 119 against Thailand; another report says Pakistan’s only completed match was a win over Hong Kong.
- Match
- India vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2026
- Date and time
- Saturday, September 5, at 8:00 PM IST
- Venue
- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE
- India’s position
- Already qualified for the semi-finals after reported wins over Thailand and Hong Kong
- Key performance
- Smriti Mandhana scored 124 against Hong Kong
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Network channels in India, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 3 Hindi, and Ten 4 regional feeds
- Streaming
- SonyLIV app and website; an online subscription is required
- Head-to-head form
- Reports say India have won either 10 of their last 11 or the last four Women’s T20Is against Pakistan; another report gives the overall record as 14 India wins to Pakistan’s three in 17 matches
Sources
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