India, June 14 -- The wait is over for Team India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will begin their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan on Sunday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. On paper, it appears to be a done deal. India start as overwhelming favourites considering their recent form and head-to-head record, but the T20 format narrows the gap between the two teams, and anyone can beat anyone on their day. The Women in Blue also have a few gaps to address, and the 50-over World Champions hope to start the tournament on a strong, comprehensive note.

Recently, India lost the T20I bilateral series against England and then lost the warm-up match against the same opponent ahead of the World Cup. Smriti Mandhana's form is also a caus...