India to face Pakistan in its Women’s T20 WC opener

DUBAI: India will open its 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on February 12 in Cape Town, according to the fixtures announced by the ICC on Monday. India has been placed in Group 2 along with England, West Indies, Pakistan and qualifier Ireland in the February 10-26 tournament to be held in South Africa. India will face the West Indies on February 15 in Cape Town, before it takes on England and Ireland on February 18 and 20 respectively in Gqeberha. Host South Africa will meet Sri Lanka in the inaugural match on February 10 in Cape Town. The final will be held on February 26 in Cape Town, with a reserve day available in case of major interruptions in play on the designated date.

INDIA GROUP STAGE MATCHES: Vs Pakistan in Cape Town on February 12; vs West Indies in Cape Town on February 15; vs England in Gqeberha on February 18; vs Ireland in Gqeberha on February 20