The Indian women’s cricket team is set to face off against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the Asia Cup 2024 on Friday. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
India boasts a formidable record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, having consistently outperformed their neighbours in past meetings. In particular, the Women’s T20 Asia Cup has seen India dominate, with only one loss to Pakistan in four editions of the tournament. The last time India triumphed over Pakistan in the T20 format of the Asian competition was in the 2018 edition, where India secured a seven-wicket victory. However, India ultimately fell short in the tournament, losing to Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur.
The 2022 edition, the last time the T20 format of the tournament was held, witnessed a surprising upset as Pakistan emerged victorious against India by 13 runs in Sylhet. This remains Pakistan’s only win against India in the history of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
The upcoming match promises to be a fierce battle as both teams look to make a strong start to the tournament. With India’s dominant history and Pakistan’s hunger for revenge, fans can expect a thrilling encounter on Friday. The outcome of this match will be crucial for both teams’ hopes of lifting the Asia Cup trophy.
