As the highly anticipated clash between India Women and Pakistan Women in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 draws near, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has sent a strong message, emphasizing India’s consistent edge over their rivals.
Speaking on Friday, Sharma stated that India has always been “one step ahead” of Pakistan in recent encounters and aims to maintain that superior run in their upcoming match.
“Look, there is no advantage as such. The only thing is that whatever we have won against them (Pakistan), whether it is the Asia Cup or any other matches, we are always one step ahead of them. And that’s it,” Deepti Sharma remarked at the pre-match press conference, highlighting the team’s balanced performance across both batting and bowling units.
Match Details
This marquee Group A fixture, a highlight of the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup, is set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium, which is hosting all 15 matches of the tournament. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has already secured their semi-final berth with two dominant victories. Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, will be looking to solidify their own semi-final chances.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Pakistan Women, Group A |
| Date | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Dubai Time) |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| Competition | ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Group Stage (Final group-stage match for India) |
Team Form and Head-to-Head
India has displayed formidable form in the tournament, beginning their campaign with a comprehensive 94-run win over Thailand and a commanding 137-run victory against Hong Kong, China. Pakistan also commenced their tournament strongly, securing a 35-run win over Thailand.
The head-to-head record in T20 Internationals heavily favors India:
- Matches Played: 17
- Won by India Women: 14
- Won by Pakistan Women: 3
- Tie/No Result: 0
India will be looking to continue their dominant run against Pakistan, aiming to build momentum as they head into the knockout stages of the tournament. The ‘one step ahead’ mentality articulated by Deepti Sharma sets the stage for a compelling contest between the arch-rivals in Dubai.