IND W vs PAK W - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Head to Head record: In Women's T20 internationals, India and Pakistan have faced each other 11 times, with India winning 10 matches and Pakistan winning just once.
- 2. ICC Rankings: As of now, India is ranked 3rd in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Pakistan is ranked 7th.
- 3. Recent form: India has been in good form recently, winning their last 5 T20I matches, including a series win against South Africa. Pakistan, on the other hand, has struggled lately, losing their last 4 T20I matches.
- 4. Key players: For India, players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shafali Verma are key players who can make a big impact in the match. For Pakistan, players like Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar, and Diana Baig will be crucial to their chances.
- 5. Venue: The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
- 6. Weather conditions: The weather in Sharjah is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius during the match.
- 7. Pitch conditions: The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, with a good bounce and carry for the bowlers as well.
- 8. Captains: India is led by Harmanpreet Kaur, while Pakistan is led by Bismah Maroof.
- 9. Previous encounters: The last time these two teams met was in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020, where India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets.
- 10. Importance of the match: This match holds significance as it is a part of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, and a win here could be crucial for both teams to progress further in the tournament.