India Women begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group A match against Pakistan Women at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. Reports say the stadium is sold out, with a large, expected crowd for the high-profile India–Pakistan rivalry.
At the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wins the toss and elects to bat first. Multiple reports note that there is no handshake between the two captains, Harmanpreet and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, before the match gets underway. Video shared by outlets and BCCI Women communications show the captains do not exchange handshakes during the toss procedure.
Pakistan’s team is led by Fatima Sana. Coverage also highlights the context of the match and tournament interest, including squad lists circulated ahead of the game. Separate reporting discusses the Edgbaston weather outlook, describing only a small possibility of rain, with temperatures expected around 17–19°C, moderate cloud, and north-northwest winds. Officials would follow ICC rules if weather affects play, including minimum-overs requirements and possible use of the DLS method if overs are reduced.
