Harmanpreet Kaur Avoids Handshake With Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana at Toss in IND vs PAK Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Match
The India vs Pakistan Women's Asia Cup 2026 Group A match on September 5, 2026, at Dubai International Stadium, saw no handshake drama at the toss between captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana. India, with a perfect record, faces Pakistan in a crucial clash.
Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her Pakistani counterpart Fatima Sana did not exchange the customary handshake at the toss ahead of their high-profile Women’s Asia Cup 2026 encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The incident unfolded immediately after Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the Group A fixture, with both captains engaging exclusively with the match presenter and match referee before returning to their respective dugouts. India vs Pakistan, Live Streaming and Free Telecast of Women's Asia Cup 2026 in India.
No Handshake Between India vs Pakistan
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again avoided a handshake during the toss ahead of their Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 clash 🏏🇵🇰🇮🇳#TOKSports #PAKvIND #PakistanCricket #AsiaCup #FatimaSana #WomensCricket pic.twitter.com/54M3pQpxb3
— TOK Sports (@TOKSports021) September 5, 2026
After fulfilling their media obligations with the broadcaster, both players departed the centre square without exchanging pleasantries or customary physical greetings.
The Build-Up: An Anticipated Rivalry
The India-Pakistan encounter, always a highlight on the cricketing calendar, began at 8:00 PM IST. India, already having secured a semi-final berth with dominant victories over Thailand and Hong Kong China, entered the match with an unblemished record in Group A. Pakistan, led by the dynamic Fatima Sana, were looking to solidify their own position in the knockout stage, having commenced their campaign with a win against Thailand.
Captains in Focus
- India: Harmanpreet Kaur, known for her aggressive batting and leadership, helms the Indian squad. In this match, she created a world record by becoming the first cricketer ever to captain an international team in 150 T20Is.
- Pakistan: Fatima Sana, a 24-year-old bowling all-rounder, leads the Pakistan team. She was also captain during the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier this year.
Head-to-Head Record
India holds a significant advantage in T20 Internationals against Pakistan:
- Total T20I Matches: 17
- India Wins: 14
- Pakistan Wins: 3
In the Asia Cup specifically, India has also largely dominated, with 6 wins against Pakistan's 1 in 7 matches. IND vs PAK, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Toss Report and Playing XIs Live Update: Pakistan Elect To Bat, India Name Unchanged 11.
India's Dominant Form
The Indian side has displayed formidable form throughout the tournament. Opener Smriti Mandhana notably smashed a record-breaking 124 off just 64 balls in India's last outing against Hong Kong China, surpassing Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket and Meg Lanning as the leading century-maker across formats. Mandhana, 30 years old, achieved these milestones during this Women's Asia Cup 2026, reaching 10,880 international runs and her 18th international century. On the bowling front, Deepti Sharma has been a standout performer, claiming six wickets at an economy of 2.16 and becoming the all-time leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is during the tournament with 171 scalps.
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