India will be looking to defend their T20 Asia Cup title on Friday as they take on Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash in Sri Lanka. The Indian women’s team has a remarkable history in the tournament, having won three out of the four editions of the T20 competition and all of the editions of the 50-over Asia Cup. Their dominance extends to their head-to-head record against Pakistan in the shortest format, with 11 wins against just three defeats in 14 matches.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will be buoyed by their recent form and will be aiming to build on that momentum to secure victory in the Group A encounter. While India is coming off a 1-1 draw against South Africa in a recent series, with the second T20I being washed out, Pakistan is lacking match practice and confidence. Their last outing was in England in May, where they were blanked 3-0 by the hosts.
The clash promises to be an exciting one, with India’s strong record and recent form giving them the edge. However, Pakistan will be looking to upset the odds and cause an upset in the tournament. The match will be a test of both teams’ skills and temperament, and the result will have a significant impact on their chances of progressing in the tournament.
