The India Vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup fixture will get underway at 3:30pm IST, with the toss scheduled for 3pm. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India, and will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. (Scorecard|Live Streaming|More Cricket News)

Matches Played - 15

India Won - 12

Pakistan Won - 3

Last Meeting - India won by seven wickets (2024)

Matches Played - 7

India Won - 5

Pakistan Won - 2

Last Meeting - India won by seven wickets (2023)

We are just 30 minutes away from the all-important toss in the high-stakes encounter and here's a final look at both the squads before the XIs are announced.

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Smriti Mandhana (vice-capt), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, D Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, S Sajana

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (capt), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

The last time these two countries met was during the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, where India comfortably won the contest by seven wickets, thanks to Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh's heroics.

Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, S Sajana, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh

Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali(w), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana(c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal

Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) - We would have batted first as well, but we'll have to bowl well and restrict them. We have one change, Pooja is out with an injury,s he's replaced by Sajana. We'll have to move forward with a positive approach, it's always how you bounce back and we've spoken about it. We will go out there and play some positive cricket.

Fatima Sana (PAK) - We will bat first, put up a total on the board. Diana Baig misses out, that's the only change, she's replaced by Arooba. It's a big blow, but we've players who can do well in her absence. We'll try to put up a good total here. I'm excited to lead Pakistan against India

With the national anthems of both India and Pakistan echoing through the Dubai stadium, Team Harmanpreet Kaur, adorned in blue, takes the field alongside Team Fatima Sana, dressed in green.

At the crease are Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza.

Opening the bowling for India is Renuka Singh.

What a sensational start from Renuka Singh! In just her first over, she delivers a perfect length ball that catches Gull Feroza off guard.

Now the right-hand batter Sidra Amin comes to the crease.

PAK-W: 4/1 (1.5)

The powerplay comes to a close with a steady innings from Muneeba, 11 off 14 balls including two fours. But for Sidra, the sweep shot proves costly enough as she departs for 8 runs off 11 balls. Deepti Sharma claims the wicket with a cleverly tossed-up delivery that spins in from off.

Omaima Sohail, right handed bat, joins Muneeba at the crease.

With just 25 runs on the board and two important wickets down in 5 overs, it’s been a disappointing powerplay for Fatima Sana's team.

PAK - W: 25/2 (5)

What a moment! Arundhati Reddy delivers to Omaima Sohail, and THAT'S OUT! Caught in the 6.5th over, Pakistan find themselves in trouble now with three wickets down.

Now stepping in is former captain Nida Dar, the right-handed batter, tasked with stabilizing the innings.

PAK-W: 35/3 (7.4)

And there goes Muneeba, falling victim to Shreyanka Patil’s clever bowling! Patil delivers from the back of the crease and claims the big wicket, leaving Pakistan struggling in the tenth over. Now, Aliya Riaz, the right-handed batter, steps up to the crease.

PAK-W: 41/4 (10)

In her very first delivery, Arundhati Reddy strikes! She dismisses Aliya Riaz for just 4 runs off 9 balls, trapped lbw. The Pakistani batter sought a review, but the umpire upholds the original decision of out!

Now, Fatima Sana, the right-handed batter, steps up to the crease

PAK-W: 53/5 (12.3)

And Asha Shobhana has delivered a crucial breakthrough! Just as everyone was praising Fatima Sana for her impressive back-to-back fours, Shobhana targets the wicket and succeeds with the final delivery of the 13th over. Richa Ghosh takes a sharp catch to seal the dismissal.

Now, Tuba Hassan, the right-handed batter, steps up to the crease.

PAK-W: 70/6

Tuba Hassan arrives at the crease but departs within the same over! Shreyanka Patil delivers a well-executed ball, and Tuba is caught by Shafali Verma. Pakistan are crumbling under pressure here.

Now, right-handed batter Syeda Aroob Shah comes to the crease to join Nida Dar.

PAK-W: 74/7 (15.2)

At 6.6 overs, Nida Dar stepped to the crease and remained solid until the final over, but Arundhati Reddy claims her wicket in the 19.4 over. Nida departs after a balanced innings of 28 runs off 34 balls, including one boundary. Meanwhile, Syeda Aroob Shah has contributed 14 runs off 17 balls.

PAK-W: 99/8 (19.4)

Nashra Sandhu replaces Nida Dar and finishes off the innings in style with a beautiful four, pushing Pakistan's total past 100.

Pakistan set a target of 106 runs for India.

PAK-W: 105/8 (20)

The innings break is over, and Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana are now at the crease. Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana has opened the bowling attack, eager to secure early wickets in hopes of steering her team toward their second win.

Shafali and Smriti are looking to flourish at the crease, both openers displaying a strong intent. There was a brief scare faced by Fatima Sana's dangerous delivery that had Shafali asking for a review for an inner edge, but the third umpire ruled it not out.

Nida Dar comes into the attack.

IND-W: 17/0 (3.3)

Smriti Mandhana departs in the fourth over! Sadia Iqbal delivers to Mandhana, and she’s caught by Tuba Hassan—straight to point.

Now at the crease are Jemimah Rodrigues (who has been promoted to replace Harmanpreet Kaur) and Shafali Verma, while Omaima Sohail takes over the bowling attack.

IND-W: 26/1 (6.2)

After their 58-run loss to New Zealand in the opening match, India’s Net Run Rate (NRR) has dropped to -2.99, placing them at the bottom of the points table. With the pace at which the Indian batters are moving today against Pakistan (NRR +1.55, placed third in the standings), India needs to accumulate runs quickly!

IND-W: 42/1 (9)

India Women need 64 runs in 66 balls to win this match

A brilliant delivery from Omaima Sohail! She has executed her plan perfectly to claim the vital wicket of Shafali Verma. This is the wicket Pakistan have been waiting for.

Shafali departs after scoring 32 runs off 35 balls.

Now, captain Harmanpreet Kaur steps up to the crease.

IND-W: 70/2 (13.3)

And down goes Jemimah Rodrigues after showing admirable resilience. Fatima Sana finally claims the big fish that could turn the tide. Rodrigues caught by Muneeba Ali, departs after scoring 23 runs off 28 balls.

India under pressure now.

IND-W: 80/4 (15.3)

What a beautiful display from Pakistan's captain! Fatima Sana is on fire, taking two quick wickets: first Jemimah Rodrigues and now Richa Ghosh, who didn’t even get a chance to settle at the crease. Sana is completely charged up, and the tides are turning in Pakistan’s favor!

Now, the left hand batter Deepti Sharma steps up to the crease as India faces a critical moment.

IND-W: 86/4 (16.1)

And the blue seas emerge once again! Deepti Sharma remains not out after navigating a dangerous delivery from Fatima Sana with confidence.

Meanwhile, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is showing great resilience at the crease, scoring 27 runs off 21 balls, including a boundary.

IND-W: 101/4 (17.5)

And India win the match by 6 wickets! Needing just 2 runs from 8 balls, Harmanpreet Kaur faced a strain in her neck, hoping for a not-so-serious injury, but she had to walk off in pain. Sanjana stepped up to the crease, and India easily clinched the two runs.

With this victory, India has finally secured their first win of the season!

INDW: 108/4 (18.5)

Arundhati Reddy has been named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, taking three crucial wickets while conceding just 19 runs.

In the post-match interview, She said, "I’ve been bowling with the new ball, and had to be prepared for the powerplay. We had a good powerplay, Renuka too bowled very well. I have worked a lot on my T20 bowling, in all stages of the game. I’ll be working even harder now. It was a day game and it was pretty hot, but we are used to this weather. I just wanted to hit the stumps more, use my variations and slower ones. That has been working for me."

Next up, India will take on Sri Lanka, another fierce rival, the same team that defeated the Indian women in the Asia Cup finals. The match is set for October 9, Wednesday, at the Dubai International Stadium. Meanwhile, Pakistan will face the defending champions Australia on October 11, Friday, at the same venue.

With the ball, a disciplined India restricted Pakistan to 105 for eight but then adopted an overcautious approach while batting before Harmanpreet helped them achieve the target of 106 in 18.5 overs and register their first win of the tournament. Read the full match report HERE.