Pakistan Women’s Likely XI for High-Stakes Asia Cup Match vs India
The unbeaten Indian side poses a stiff test for Pakistan, who are expected to field a familiar top order in Dubai.
Pakistan Women are bracing for their toughest assignment yet in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 as they prepare to meet defending champions India in Match 9 of Group A at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. With one win from their opening fixture, Pakistan sit second in the group, but India have looked dominant with two straight victories and a net run rate of 5.775. The team management is expected to stick with a settled batting unit to counter India’s formidable bowling attack.
Muneeba Ali is tipped to open the innings alongside Gull Feroza, despite Feroza’s duck in the previous match against Thailand. The left-handed Muneeba has been a reliable performer at the top, accumulating 695 runs in 28 innings as an opener over the last two years. Feroza’s aggressive style, which has yielded 244 runs in 19 innings since 2024, could provide the early momentum Pakistan need against India’s new-ball bowlers.
Ayesha Zafar is likely to come in at No. 3, bringing experience and a brisk scoring rate to the middle overs, where India’s spinners could pose a threat. Saira Jabeen is set to occupy the No. 4 slot, adding a right-handed option in the top half. This combination suggests Pakistan are banking on their top order to deliver a competitive total against their arch-rivals.