T20 World Cup: The spotlight will firmly be on Edgbaston when India and Pakistan face off in their campaign opener of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Few fixtures in international cricket generate as much interest as an India-Pakistan encounter, and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns with an early victory.
The Women in Blue arrive with a settled and experienced squad under Harmanpreet Kaur. Their batting unit remains one of the strongest in the tournament, led by the aggressive opening combination of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The pair's ability to dominate the powerplay could place Pakistan under immediate pressure.
The Women in Green, meanwhile, begin a new chapter under captain Fatima Sana. With a young squad looking to establish itself on the global stage, Sunday's contest presents an opportunity to challenge one of the tournament favourites.
