Pakistan closed their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign on a high by defeating the Netherlands by 37 runs at the County Ground on Saturday.

The Pakistan women's cricket team is going through a harrowing time on the field in the Women's T20 World Cup in England

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will become the first player from her country to feature in the women's Hundred after being signed by Birmingham Phoenix in Thursday's wildcard draft.

Maintaining the unwritten policy of the BCCI, the Indian women's cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake hands with her Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana at the toss.

India vs Pakistan Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Deepti Sharma registered a five-wicket haul as India humbled Pakistan by 64 runs to start campaign with a win.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur refused to drag the no-handshake controversy any further, when asked if the friendly gesture can be expected against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana had an injury scare during the team's practice session on Saturday afternoon ahead of their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opening game against arch-rivals India.

Fatima Sana will continue to lead Pakistan which will have five players set to make their maiden appearance in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.

Fatima Sana reached her fifty in just 15 balls, beating the previous record jointly held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh who all scored their fifties in 18 deliveries.

Pakistan saw three of their matches during the Women's World Cup 2025 finish in a no-result due to rain.