Women's T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK, Head-to-Head: What happened the last time

India's women's team seeks redemption against Pakistan after a crushing 58-run loss to New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener. Harmanpreet Kaur's side aims to bounce back in this high-pressure rivalry clash on October 6.

In Short

• India suffered a 58-run loss to New Zealand earlier
• Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opener
• India holds a 13-3 head-to-head advantage against Pakistan

After a tough start to their T20 Women's World Cup campaign, India’s women's team will aim to bounce back in a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6. Harmanpreet Kaur's side suffered a heavy 58-run defeat to New Zealand in their tournament opener, piling pressure on them to secure a win against Pakistan, considered a less competitive team in their group.

India, traditionally one of the heavyweights in women's cricket, now faces the challenge of regaining momentum. On the other hand, Pakistan comes into the contest with confidence after an impressive 31-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match, creating an interesting dynamic for this rivalry clash.

Head to Head: India Women vs Pakistan Women

Historically, India has dominated Pakistan in T20Is. Out of their 15 T20I encounters, India has emerged victorious 13 times, with Pakistan winning only three. This track record positions India as clear favourites, despite their opening loss.

The last time these two sides met was during the 2024 Women's Asia Cup, where India secured a commanding 7-wicket victory. Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh led India’s bowling brilliance, dismantling Pakistan's batting order and keeping their dominance intact.

India's Pressure, Pakistan's Momentum

While Pakistan’s batting has been inconsistent, their bowling attack helped secure their win against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, India's bowling has come under scrutiny after a lackluster performance against New Zealand. To turn things around, India’s bowlers will need to step up and deliver, especially against a Pakistan side with noticeable weaknesses in their batting lineup.

As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated match, India will look to maintain their historical dominance, while Pakistan will aim to build on their recent success and disrupt their rivals’ World Cup campaign.