India face Pakistan in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, on Sunday 14 June 2026, starting at 14:30 BST (UTC+1). Edgbaston holds 25,000; when India and Pakistan meet, that capacity will feel inadequate for the demand generated across the subcontinent, where this fixture draws viewing figures that rival any sporting event on Earth.

India vs Pakistan is the single most-watched bilateral rivalry in all of cricket. The women’s edition of this fixture has grown in stature and competitiveness with every passing year, matching the intensity of the men’s version without any of the geopolitical tension leaving room for genuine sporting drama.

India Women have been transformed by the Women’s Premier League, which introduced franchise investment, international talent, and primetime visibility to the women’s game. Smriti Mandhana’s elegant left-handed batting, Shafali Verma’s fearless strokeplay at the top of the order, and Deepti Sharma’s canny off-spin provide a spine that can compete with any team in the world. India have reached multiple ICC Women’s T20 World Cup finals and are always among the favourites.

Pakistan Women have made significant strides across recent ICC cycles. Nida Dar’s all-round credentials and Bismah Maroof’s batting experience provide the backbone of a team that has broken through cultural and structural barriers to compete at the highest level. Qualification for this World Cup represents real progress for women’s cricket in Pakistan, where investment and visibility are both growing.

Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, capacity 25,000, is one of the best cricket atmospheres in the world. Birmingham has a large South Asian diaspora, which means an India-Pakistan match here generates a roar from the first ball that rivals any international venue. The afternoon start is ideal for subcontinental viewers, with the match reaching its climax in Indian prime time.

Timezone conversions for the 14:30 BST (UTC+1) start: India (IST, UTC+5:30): 19:00. United Kingdom (BST): 14:30. Australia Eastern (AEST, UTC+10): 23:30. US East Coast (EDT, UTC-4): 09:30. Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5): 18:30.

Check Birmingham time, India time, and Pakistan time for live timezone references.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs in England from 12 June to 5 July, with 12 teams across six venues. The final is at Lord’s Cricket Ground. This is the 10th edition of the tournament and the first hosted solely by England.