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IND-W vs PAK-W Pitch Report: The 9th match of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place today, Saturday, September 5, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST, with both captains taking the field for the toss half an hour earlier, at 7:30 PM.
Team India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has already qualified for the semi-finals and will be aiming to complete a hat-trick of wins by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Pakistan team will have their sights set on the semi-finals; a victory today would secure their spot in the last four. Let’s take a look at the pitch report, stadium records, and probable playing XI for the India vs. Pakistan match.
IND-W vs PAK-W Pitch Report: Spinners' Dominance & Toss Factor
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In this Asia Cup, teams winning the toss have opted to chase in six of the first seven matches; however, only Sri Lanka who restricted the UAE to 78 runs managed to win while chasing. Typically, teams batting first get off to a good start, but scoring runs becomes difficult towards the end as the pitch slows down.
Only India has posted a total exceeding 150 runs in this tournament so far. Spinners (71 wickets, economy 5.1) have enjoyed more success than fast bowlers (31 wickets, economy 6.18). Consequently, the decision regarding whether to bowl or bat first could prove crucial for the captain who wins the toss on Saturday.
Also Read: IND vs PAK Womens Asia Cup 2026: Time, Venue, Live Telecast & Streaming Details
Dubai Weather Update: Extreme Heat & 'Steam Box' Conditions
Evenings in Dubai have been extremely hot and humid, with Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana describing the conditions as a "steam box."
Similar weather conditions are expected on Saturday evening as well; the maximum temperature at the start of the match will be around 37°C, with only a slight drop in temperature expected thereafter.Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20 Stats & Records
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The overall T20 match statistics and records for the Dubai International Cricket Stadium are provided below:
- Total Matches Played: 134
- Matches Won Batting First: 66
- Matches Won Bowling First: 66
- Average 1st Innings Score: 140
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 121
- Highest Total Recorded: 212/2 (20 Overs) by IND vs AFG
- Lowest Total Recorded: 49/10 (18.3 Overs) by IDNW vs SLW
- Highest Score Chased: 184/8 (19.2 Overs) by SL vs BAN
- Lowest Score Defended: 98/5 (20 Overs) by NAMW vs UAEW
IND-W vs PAK-W Probable Playing XI
India Women (IND-W) Probable Playing 11: 1. Smriti Mandhana, 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Pratika Rawal, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (C), 5. Bharati Fulmali, 6. Richa Ghosh(WK), 7. Deepti Sharma, 8. Prema Rawat, 9. Sree Charani, 10. Kranti Gaud, 11. Nandini Sharma
Pakistan Women (PAK-W) Probable Playing 11: 1. Muneeba Ali(WK), 2. Gul Feroza (WK), 3. Shawaal Zulfiqar, 4. Ayesha Zafar, 5. Sadaf Shamas, 6. Fatima Sana (C), 7. Tuba Hassan, 8. Eyman Fatima, 9. Nashra Sundhu, 10. Umme Hani, 11. Sadia Iqbal
Also Read: IND-W vs PAK-W Head to Head Record in T20Is: India Dominant T20 History
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