New Delhi, June 14 -- The India women's cricket team will begin their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a marquee Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Birmingham's Edgbaston on Sunday.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be eager to add another ICC trophy to their cabinet after having won the 2025 ODI World Cup at home late last year.

India have a historically superior record against Pakistan in past head-to-head meetings, and the Women in Blue will begin as favourites for Sunday's match.

In the 16 women's T20Is that India and Pakistan have locked horns in, India have won 13 matches while losing just three. In Women's T20 World Cups, the two teams have locked horns eight times, with India winning six and Pakistan winning...