India Women vs Pakistan Women Asia Cup 2026 Live: IND take on PAK in Dubai. (Credit: ACC)Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first against India in a high voltage Asia Cup match in Dubai. If Pakistan win tonight, they will also join India as one of the semifinalists while a loss will see them needing a victory against Hong Kong, China in their last match of the group.As in recent times, regardless of men’s and women’s matches, India have been heavy favourites against their neighbours with Saturday’s encounter being no different. Vice captain Smriti Mandhana looks in hot form after scoring 124 runs against Hong Kong, China in their last match, becoming the highest-ever run scorer in Women’s internationals, surpassing Mithali Raj.Story continues below this adHer opening partner Shafali Verma also looks in good touch, having slammed 64 in the first match vs Thailand while the bowling line up has been on fire with the Women in Blue skittling out Thailand for 65 and Hong Kong, China for just 59. The only area of concern for India here is that No.3 Pratika Rawal hasn’t been able to compensate for Jemimah Rodrigues absence while captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh are due a big score.FOLLOW LIVE SCORE AND UPDATES OF INDIA VS PAKISTAN ASIA CUP MATCH BELOWLive UpdatesSep 5, 2026 07:35 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan Live: IND playing XISmriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti GaudSep 5, 2026 07:32 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: TossIt's time for the toss and the coin goes up and Pakistan have won it and opted to bat against India. There was no handshakes after the toss either.Sep 5, 2026 07:29 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: Harmanpreet set to play 150th matchHarmanpreet, who has 60.1% win rate in T20Is as India captain, will be playing her 150th T20I match. With the India skipper yet to fire this tournament, all eyes will be on her to deliver in this high-pressure encounter.Sep 5, 2026 07:26 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan Live: Records Mandhana broke against Hong Kong, ChinaMost runs in women’s international cricket:10880 – Smriti Mandhana10868 – Mithali Raj10740 – Suzie Bates10273 – Charlotte Edwards10007 – Stafanie TaylorMost centuries in Women’s international cricket18 – Smriti Mandhana17 – Meg Lanning17 – Laura Wolvaardt15 – Hayley Matthews14 – Suzie Bates14 – Tammy BeaumontMost 50-plus scores in Women’s international cricket93 – Mithali Raj93 – Smriti Mandhana80 – Charlotte Edwards79 – Suzie Bates74 -Stafanie Taylor74 – Laura WolvaardtSep 5, 2026 07:22 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: All eyes on MandhanaFor more than a decade into her career, hundreds didn’t arrive as frequently to Smriti Mandhana as the quality of her batting suggested they should. There were plenty of starts and fifties across countries and formats, enough to establish her among the best batters of her generation. But converting those innings into hundreds remained an area for improvement.The last two years have changed that. Mandhana’s 124 from 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai on Thursday was her 18th international century, taking her past Meg Lanning for the most hundreds in women’s international cricket. During the same innings, she also went past Mithali Raj’s 10868 runs to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. Mandhana now has 10880. (READ MORE)Sep 5, 2026 07:19 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan Live: Check out the two squadsIndia: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Gunalan Kamalini, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha YadavPakistan: Muneeba Ali(w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana(c), Umm-e-Hani, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Momina Riasat, Eman Naseer, Waheeda AkhtarSep 5, 2026 07:18 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: Asia Cup numbersIn Asia Cup encounters, India enjoy a huge difference with Pakistan over the years with the Women in Blue winning 6 matches as opposed to their neighbours' 1.Sep 5, 2026 07:16 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: Last time they metThe last time India and Pakistan met was in the Women's T20 World Cup with the Women in Blue coming out on top after Deepti Sharma's 5-wicket haul. Batting first, India posted 170/6 in 20 overs, courtesy of Smriti Mandhana's 68. Chasing, Pakistan were bundled out for just 106 runs..Sep 5, 2026 07:12 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: Check out our preview hereIn its tenth iteration, the Women’s Asia Cup has garnered lukewarm response. The usual suspects have made the gulf between the field’s strongest and weakest sides more apparent than ever before. No David has come remotely close to troubling a Goliath. Records have fallen — Smriti Mandhana alone set a clutch of them on Thursday — but there has barely been anyone around to witness it. Into this setting walks the tournament’s most anticipated fixture — India versus Pakistan. (READ MORE)Sep 5, 2026 07:09 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan Live: Head to headMatches: 17India wins: 14Pakistan wins: 3Sep 5, 2026 07:08 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Live: Predicted XisIndia: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti GaudPakistan: Muneeba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Umm-e-Hani, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia IqbalSep 5, 2026 07:04 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan Live: Hello and WelcomeThe Indian team have already qualified for the Asia Cup semifinals but they are unlikely to lower their guards against Pakistan in the high profile group stage clash on Saturday. While India will be playing for pride, the match presents an opportunity to Pakistan to qualify for the semis. If they win, they are through. If they don't, they will have to win their last group match against Hong Kong China. All to play for tonight, follow us for live updates.There has been barely a contest between the two sides in the last five meetings across formats. (AP Photo)The buck stops with this. In its tenth iteration, the Women’s Asia Cup has garnered lukewarm response. The usual suspects have made the gulf between the field’s strongest and weakest sides more apparent than ever before. No David has come remotely close to troubling a Goliath. Records have fallen — Smriti Mandhana alone set a clutch of them on Thursday — but there has barely been anyone around to witness it. Into this setting walks the tournament’s most anticipated fixture — India versus Pakistan.Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd