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IIE DIGITAL DESK ; Kolkata, June 14: India will begin their campaign in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with a high-voltage clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, June 14. The much-anticipated encounter is expected to attract enormous attention from cricket fans across the globe, especially from the large South Asian community in Birmingham.

When it comes to the historic rivalry between the two nations, both in men’s and women’s cricket, India have maintained a clear advantage over Pakistan. The head-to-head records in the Women’s T20 format strongly favour the Indian side, highlighting their dominance over their neighbours.

Women’s T20 Internationals, India and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times. Out of those matches, India have emerged victorious on 13 occasions, while Pakistan have managed to register only three wins.

The most recent T20 meeting between the two sides came during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, where India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Looking specifically at the Women’s T20 World Cup history, the two teams have met eight times. India have won six of those encounters, while Pakistan have claimed two victories.

The 2026 edition of the tournament will once again witness India and Pakistan beginning their journey with this highly anticipated contest. The match at the iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham is expected to create a vibrant atmosphere, with a significant number of Indian and Pakistani supporters living in the city and eagerly awaiting another chapter of this famous cricket rivalry.