 "India will be looking to bounce back from their loss to New Zealand in their opening match of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. AP")
India and Pakistan will renew their rivalry when the two teams lock horns in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday. It’s a crucial match for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co after they were hammed by New Zealand in their first Group A match at the same venue on Friday.
That defeat leaves India with no option but to win all of their remaining matches in what is a difficult Group A for them. After Sunday’s clash against Pakistan, India face Sri Lanka (9 October) and defending champions Australia (13 October). Add to the fact that India will need a minimum of four points to qualify for the semi-finals, the match against Pakistan is a high-stakes contest with all to play for.
Pakistan, on the other hand, are coming on the back of a 31-run win over Sri Lanka in their first group match. The last thing India will need is to surrender to their arch-rivals, which would further diminish India’s semi-final hopes.
Let’s now take a look at all important statistics pertaining to the India-Pakistan rivalry n women’s T20Is:
India vs Pakistan head-to-head in women’s T20Is
India and Pakistan have played a total of 15 matches in women’s T20Is, with India winning 12 of these matches and losing three. Their most recent meeting came during the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dambulla. India won that Group A match by seven wickets, with Deepti Sharma (3/20), Shafali Verma (40) and Smriti Mandhana (45) starring.
Pakistan were all out for 108 after opting to bat first. Shafali and Smriti then forged an 85-run stand for the first wicket to set the platform for India’s victory in 14.1 overs.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsThe last time Pakistan beat India in a women’s T20I was in October 2022 during a Women’s Asia Cup match in Sylhet.
Matches played: 15
India wins: 12
Pakistan wins: 3
Tied/No result: 0
List of India vs Pakistan women’s T20I matches
2009: India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Women’s World T20
2010: India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in Women’s World T20
2012: Pakistan beat India by 1 run in Women’s World T20
2012: India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in Women’s Asia Cup (Group stage)
2012: India beat Pakistan by 18 runs in Women’s Asia Cup final
2014: India beat Pakistan by 6 runs in Women’s World T20 qualification playoff
2016: Pakistan beat India by 2 runs (D\L method) in Women’s World T20
2016: India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Women’s Asia Cup (League stage)
2016: India beat Pakistan by 17 runs in Women’s Asia Cup final
2018: Inda beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women’s Asia Cup
2018: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women’s World T20
2022: India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in Birmingham Commonwealth Games
2022: Pakistan beat India by 13 runs in Women’s Asia Cup
2023: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup
2024: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Women’s Asia Cup
India vs Pakistan in Women’s T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan have locked horns in seven matches in Women’s T20 World Cup history. India enjoy a 5-2 win-loss record against their arch-rivals, with their latest win coming at the 2023 edition in South Africa.
India vs Pakistan stats and records (Women’s T20Is)
Most runs for India: Mithali Raj (315 runs)
Most runs for Pakistan: Bismah Maroof (248 runs)
Most wickets for India: Ekta Bisht (10 wickets)
Most wickets for Pakistan: Nida Dar (10 wickets)
Highest total: 151/3 by India on 12 February, 2023
Lowest total: 63 all out by Pakistan on 31 October, 2012
Biggest win (By runs): India beat Pakistan by 18 runs on 31 October, 2012
Biggest win (By wickets): India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets on 8 May, 2010
Smallest win: Pakistan beat India by 1 run on 1 October, 2012
Highest individual score: Mithal Raj –73* off 65 balls on 4 December, 2016
Best bowling figures: Priyanka Roy – 5/16 on 13 June, 2009
Most sixes for Pakistan women vs India women: Nida Dar (Four sixes from 12 matches)
Most sixes for India women vs Pakistan women: Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana (Three sixes each)
Most matches won as captain: Harmanpreet Kaur (8 matches won)