The stage is set for one of the most anticipated encounters in women’s cricket as arch-rivals India and Pakistan face off in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, india will look to maintain their unbeaten record against Pakistan , while Fatima Sana side aims to script history.
Team Preview
The India women team has entered in this women’s world cup with momentum and began their campaign with a convincing victory over Sri Lanka .
Smriti Mandhana continues to be the heartbeat of India’s top order, combining elegance with aggression. Alongside her, Pratika Rawal provides the early firepower . The middle order, led by Harmanpreet, Jemimah and Deepti Sharma, adds stability and explosiveness a combination that has often tilted matches in India’s favor.while at the lower order Richa ,Amanjot and Sneh Rana ADD fire power.
In bowling Kranti Goud lead pace attack , while India biggest strength of spin department on the slow surface of Colombo Deepti, Sneh Rana and Shree Charani play crucial role.
On the other hand Pakistan Pakistan’s campaign started on a shaky note with a loss to Bangladesh, their success will depend on how Sidra Amin and Aliya Riaz performance against Indian bowlers.while Nashra Sandhu Left arm spin and Diana Baig seam movement will be crucial to breaking India rhythm.
Head to Head Records in ODI
Total matches played: 11
India won : 11
Pakistan won : 0
No Results: 0
Pitch Report
The Colombo surface is expected to be dry and slightly on the slower side, ideal for spin bowling. Teams batting first will likely have the advantage as the pitch tends to wear out in the second innings, making stroke play more difficult. A total in the range of 250–260 could be highly competitive.
Probable playing XIs
India
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani
Pakistan
Muneeba Ali , Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Parvaiz , Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig , Sadia Iqbal
Key player to watch
Smriti Mandhana: She has been in great form recently played brilliantly in the ODI series against Australia. So far in her career, she has scored 4,896 runs at an average of 47.53, including 32 fifties and 13 hundreds. In the first match of this tournament against Sri Lanka, she could score only 8 runs, but she will be eager to bounce back and make a strong impact against Pakistan.
Deepti Sharma: she is a world-class all-rounder who has scored 2,577 runs and taken 143 wickets in Women’s ODIs. In World Cup matches, she has contributed 331 runs and claimed 17 wickets, proving her value with both bat and ball.
Sidra Amin: she is been in excellent form recently played 3 matches ODI series against South Africa and made 2 centuries and 1 half century, she will play vital role for Pakistan.
Fatima Sana: Pakistan skipper with her all round ability she will also play a crucial role in famous encounter against India.
Prediction
India Women to win comfortably, maintaining their unbeaten record against Pakistan in World Cup , but not without a spirited fight from their neighbours.