India’s women’s cricket team starts its campaign in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan, according to reports from NDTV. The game is listed as the campaign opener for both teams, setting an early head-to-head between the two sides in the tournament’s opening phase. The coverage highlights Harmanpreet Kaur and her team as they take on Pakistan in their first match of the event. While the provided information focuses on the fixture and the fact that both teams begin their campaign on the same day, it does not include specific details such as venue, team lineups, or match results. The reports frame the encounter as the start of India’s tournament run and a key early contest for Pakistan as well, reflecting the significance of the India–Pakistan rivalry in international cricket. The match is presented as part of the live tournament coverage for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.