IND-W vs PAK-W Women's Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch, probable XI, head-to-head stats and more

Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating another thrilling face-off between India and Pakistan, this time on the women’s cricket field. For the third time in a month, fans will witness these two arch-rivals clash today, Friday, July 19. Following victories by the Indian men's team over Pakistan in both the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Legends World Championship, it's now the women's turn to take center stage in their first match of the Women's Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

Match Details and Viewing Information

The much-anticipated match is set to begin at 7 PM IST at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Viewers can catch the live broadcast on Star Sports and stream it on Disney+Hotstar.

India's Dominance in Women's Cricket

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's team arrives in Sri Lanka as the defending champions of the Women's Asia Cup, a title they have claimed seven times. They are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and UAE. The Indian team boasts an impressive track record against Pakistan in T20 cricket, having won 11 out of the 14 encounters, with Pakistan securing only 3 victories.

Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form

In the Women's Asia Cup, India and Pakistan have faced each other six times, with India winning five of those matches. Pakistan's sole victory came in 2022. Over the past year, India has demonstrated strong form, winning 10 out of 17 T20 matches, while Pakistan has managed 7 wins out of 19 games.

Team Lineups for the Asia Cup

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Uma Chhetri (wicketkeeper), Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemima Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajna Sajeevan.

Pakistan: Nida Dar (captain), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Alia Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gul Feroza, Muniba Ali, Sidra Amin, Naziha Alvi, Syeda Arub Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan.

As the Indian women's team takes on Pakistan, fans can expect a high-stakes, thrilling match that promises to be a memorable start to the Women's Asia Cup.