India Women vs Pakistan Women:
Complete Head-to-Head Record
ODIs · T20Is · ICC World Cups · Biggest Wins · All-Time Stats — Updated for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
India Women lead Pakistan Women 12–0 in ODIs (Pakistan have never beaten India in 50-over cricket) and 13–3 in T20Is. The two sides clash today at Edgbaston in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 match.
The Biggest Rivalry in Women's Cricket
When India Women face Pakistan Women, it isn't just a cricket match — it's a subcontinental event that stops a billion people. From Karachi in 2005 to Edgbaston in 2026, this rivalry has produced one of the most lopsided but fiercely followed head-to-head records in women's cricket history.
India Women have dominated Pakistan Women across every format and every venue. But statistics alone can't capture the electric atmosphere, the political backdrop, or the sheer weight of expectations both sets of players carry every time they step onto the field against each other. This article gives you the full picture — numbers, narratives, and what to watch for today.
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ODI Head-to-Head: India's Perfect 12–0 Record
In the 50-over format, India Women have established a record that is essentially without parallel in women's cricket: 12 wins from 12 matches against Pakistan Women, with zero losses. Pakistan have never, in two decades of trying, beaten India in a Women's ODI.
Did You Know? India's very first ODI against Pakistan Women, played in Karachi in 2005, resulted in a 193-run victory — setting the tone for what would become the most dominant bilateral record in women's cricket.
Key ODI Milestones
| # | Year | Venue | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005 | Karachi | India Won | 193 runs |
| 2 | 2006 | — | India Won | 10 wickets |
| 3 | 2008 | — | India Won | 207 runs ⭐ Biggest win |
| 4 | 2008 | — | India Won | 10 wickets |
| 5–11 | 2008–2022 | Various | India Won | Multiple margins |
| 12 | Oct 5, 2025 | Colombo (WC) | India Won | 88 runs |
India's most recent ODI clash came at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, where India Women beat Pakistan Women by 88 runs in Colombo. Batting first, India posted 247 and then bowled Pakistan out for 159, extending the ODI streak to 12.
India's biggest winning margin came in 2008 — a crushing 207-run victory, which remains the largest win by runs between the two sides. India have also claimed two 10-wicket wins (2006 and 2008), underlining the depth of their dominance. The highest individual score in this ODI rivalry belongs to Jaya Sharma, whose 138* in Karachi (2005) powered India to 289/2 — the highest team total in IND-W vs PAK-W ODI history.
T20I Head-to-Head: 13–3 in India's Favour
The shortest format tells a similar story, though Pakistan Women have managed to make things marginally more competitive. Across 16 T20Is, India lead 13–3 — and crucially, two of Pakistan's three wins came in T20 World Cup matches, underlining how the pressure of the big stage can occasionally flip the script.
T20I Record at a Glance
| Stat | India Women | Pakistan Women |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 16 | 16 |
| Wins | 13 | 3 |
| Win % | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| T20 WC Meetings | 8 times (since 2009) | |
| Pakistan wins in T20 WC | 2 (both in World Cup) | |
Pakistan's Edge in World Cups: While India dominate the overall T20I record, Pakistan Women have shown they can upset the Women in Blue on the big ICC stage. Two of their three all-time T20I wins against India came in T20 World Cup tournaments — a pattern that makes today's clash at Edgbaston especially intriguing.
T20 World Cup Meetings (All-Time)
India and Pakistan have locked horns eight times in Women's T20 World Cup history, with their first meeting coming in the 2009 edition in Taunton, England. Today's clash at Edgbaston will be their ninth.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Today's Match Preview
🏆 T20 WC 2026Group 1Edgbaston, Birmingham
There is no better stage for a rivalry revival. India Women — the reigning ICC Women's ODI World Cup champions — arrive in England carrying momentum and confidence. They are in Group 1 alongside Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. Pakistan meanwhile come off a challenging preparation period, having lost their first two games of a tri-series against Ireland and West Indies in Ireland before the World Cup began.
India's Strengths
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India enter the tournament on the back of a historic T20I series win over Australia on their home soil. The opening partnership of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma can take any attack apart in the powerplay, while Jemimah Rodrigues has been among the in-form batters heading into this tournament. Deepti Sharma remains the anchor of India's bowling attack.
Pakistan's Threat
Fatima Sana — Pakistan's captain and their standout all-rounder — is the player who can single-handedly alter a game. She arrives at this World Cup with exceptional recent batting form, averaging over 74 in her last 10 T20Is. Despite a minor injury scare, she is expected to play. Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin provide Pakistan's top-order stability, while Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal are their primary spin threats.
The T20 World Cup Factor
India lead the overall T20I record 13–3, but that statistic masks an important nuance: Pakistan Women have historically raised their game when it matters most. With two T20 World Cup wins already to their name against India, they won't be read as simply showing up to make numbers today. As one analyst put it — India's ODI dominance is unconditional, but in T20 World Cups, the rivalry genuinely has a match within it.
Why India and Pakistan Don't Play Bilateral Series
Many fans often wonder why India Women and Pakistan Women don't play regular bilateral series. The reason mirrors the men's game: the political tensions between India and Pakistan have meant that no bilateral cricket series — men's or women's — has been played between the two countries since 2012–13. Their only meetings happen at ICC tournaments (World Cups, Asia Cups) and ACC events. This makes every India–Pakistan women's match a rare and high-stakes affair.
Complete All-Format Record Summary
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| All Formats Total | 28 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
All-Time Key Records Between IND-W and PAK-W
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score (ODI) | Jaya Sharma — 138* (India, Karachi 2005) |
| Highest Team Total (ODI) | India Women — 289/2 (Karachi, 2005) |
| Biggest Margin of Victory by Runs (ODI) | 207 runs — India (2008) |
| Biggest Margin of Victory by Wickets (ODI) | 10 wickets — India (2006 & 2008) |
| Most Recent ODI | India won by 88 runs — Colombo, Oct 5 2025 (WC) |
| First Ever Meeting (ODI) | India won by 193 runs — Karachi, 2005 |
| Pakistan's ODI Wins | 0 (zero in 12 matches) |
| Pakistan's T20I Wins vs India (WC only) | 2 out of 3 total T20I wins came in World Cups |
Why India Women Dominate This Rivalry
The gap between India and Pakistan in women's cricket is structural, not accidental. India has invested significantly in women's cricket infrastructure through the BCCI, creating a robust domestic circuit, the Women's IPL (now WPL), and a professional environment that produces consistent international performers. The Women's Premier League, launched in 2023, has accelerated the talent pipeline enormously.
Pakistan Women, despite producing talented individuals like Fatima Sana, Bismah Maroof, and Sana Mir before her, have historically lacked the same depth of domestic infrastructure and financial backing. The Pakistan Cricket Board has been working to bridge this gap, but the results in head-to-head meetings against India have not yet shifted in Pakistan's favour.
The political situation adds another layer: without regular bilateral series, Pakistan Women have fewer high-pressure match opportunities against India to build familiarity, which may compound the disadvantage when they do meet at tournaments.
India Women: Reigning ODI World Cup Champions
One key context for today's match: India Women won the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, ending their long wait for a major ICC title. That triumph, which included a win over Pakistan in the group stage, transformed the team's confidence and stature. Harmanpreet Kaur and her squad now arrive at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as the most dangerous team in world cricket — and as defending one-day champions with everything to prove in the 20-over game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is India Women vs Pakistan Women head-to-head record in ODIs?
India Women have won all 12 ODIs played against Pakistan Women. Pakistan Women have never beaten India Women in 50-over international cricket.
What is India Women vs Pakistan Women head-to-head record in T20Is?
India Women lead 13–3 in T20Is. Two of Pakistan's three wins came in T20 World Cup matches, making them capable of causing an upset on the big stage.
When did India Women first play Pakistan Women in cricket?
India Women and Pakistan Women first played in an ODI in Karachi in 2005. India won by 193 runs, with Jaya Sharma scoring 138* in that match.
What is India Women's biggest win over Pakistan Women?
India Women's biggest ODI win over Pakistan Women was by 207 runs, achieved in 2008. They also recorded 10-wicket wins in 2006 and 2008.
Are India and Pakistan Women playing today in 2026?
Yes! India Women and Pakistan Women face each other on June 14, 2026 at Edgbaston, Birmingham in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 match. The match starts at 1:30 PM GMT (7:00 PM IST).
Why don't India and Pakistan women play bilateral cricket series?
Political tensions between India and Pakistan have prevented bilateral cricket series between the two countries since 2012–13. Both men's and women's teams only meet in ICC tournaments and ACC events like the Asia Cup.
Who is the highest scorer in India Women vs Pakistan Women ODIs?
Jaya Sharma holds the record with an innings of 138 not out for India in the very first ODI between the two sides, played in Karachi in 2005.
Final Word: A Rivalry That Transcends Cricket
The numbers tell one story: India Women are untouchable in ODIs and near-dominant in T20Is. But numbers don't capture the goosebumps when the anthems play, the social media frenzy, or what it means for a young girl watching from Mumbai or Lahore to see her national team take the field against the fiercest rival.
Today at Edgbaston, with India entering as the reigning ODI World Cup champions and Pakistan arriving with something to prove, the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener between these two teams promises to be much more than a Group 1 match. It's a statement of intent, for both sides.
India's head-to-head dominance may be historic, but in cricket — as in all great sport — records only define the past. The future is being written today.