Pakistan vs India Women World Cup 2025 Match Preview
The stage is set for a high-voltage encounter as Pakistan vs India Women World Cup 2025 meets take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.The match begins at 09:30 GMT (3:00 PM IST)— a showdown that fans of both nations have been waiting for.
This group stage clash marks the continuation of a long rivalry, and many eyes will be on how both sides perform under pressure. With neutral venue arrangements in place, Pakistan will again play all their World Cup fixtures in Colombo, including this marquee fixture
Match Details & Venue
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Fixture: Pakistan vs India Women — ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
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Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Time: 09:30 GMT / 3:00 PM IST
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Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Match No: 6 (Group Stage)
Official Squads
Pakistan Squad (15 members)
From the ICC / official list:
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Fatima Sana (c)
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Muneeba Ali (vc)
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Aliya Riaz
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Diana Baig
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Eyman Fatima
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Nashra Sandhu
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Natalia Pervaiz
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Omaima Sohail
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Rameen Shamim
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Sadaf Shamas
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Sadia Iqbal
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Shawaal Zulfiqar
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Sidra Amin
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Sidra Nawaz
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Syeda Aroob Shah
Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
India Squad (15 members)
Based on BCCI and ICC announcements:
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Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
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Smriti Mandhana (vc)
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Pratika Rawal
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Harleen Deol
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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Richa Ghosh (wk)
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Yastika Bhatia → replaced by Uma Chetry
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Deepti Sharma
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Amanjot Kaur
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Radha Yadav
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Sree Charani
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Kranti Gaud
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Arundhati Reddy
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Renuka Singh Thakur
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Sneh Rana
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Minnu Mani
What to Watch / Key Players
In this Pakistan vs India Women World Cup 2025 encounter, the pressure is immense. India comes with a strong batting line-up led by Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, while all-rounders like Deepti Sharma add balance. On Pakistan’s side, Fatima Sana leads, and Sidra Amin is a batter in form. The spin bowling option of Nashra Sandhu and consistency from Natalia Pervaiz will be crucial.
Pitch conditions at Premadasa are expected to assist spinners and require patience from batters. With possible interruptions due to weather (rain and cloud cover are a concern), adapting quickly will be key to succes
Historically, India has dominated this fixture in ODIs — Pakistan has not yet beaten India in 11 ODI encounters.
Prediction & Stakes
While predictions in cricket are always risky, India starts as favorites given their depth and past record. However, Pakistan will want to pull off a major upset — especially in a high-profile Pakistan vs India Women World Cup 2025 match where momentum matters.
For Pakistan, a win would boost confidence and challenge perception. For India, maintaining dominance and progressing smoothly to knockout rounds is the goal.
How to Watch & Follow Live
Fans can watch the match live through broadcasters in respective countries and via streaming platforms. According to NDTV, the India vs Pakistan women’s World Cup match will be shown on Star Sports Network in India.In addition, it will be available on streaming platforms like JioHotstar in India.
Live score updates, commentary, and ball-by-ball coverage will be available via ESPNcricinfo as part of the ICC Women’s World Cup portal
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