India Faces Pakistan in High-Stakes Women Cricket World Cup Clash

India will face Pakistan in a crucial ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 5, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss at 3:30 PM IST. India enters the contest with a perfect 11-0 record against Pakistan in ODI cricket, making this historically one-sided rivalry a significant challenge for the Pakistani team. Despite the statistical dominance, India-Pakistan matches are known for their high-pressure environment where even the strongest teams can face unexpected challenges. India comes into this match after a convincing 59-run victory over Sri Lanka in their tournament opener, where Deepti Sharma delivered an outstanding all-round performance with a fifty and bowling figures of 3/54 to earn Player of the Match honors. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had quiet outings with the bat, but Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur stepped up with crucial half-centuries. Pakistan, conversely, suffered a disappointing seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match, being bundled out for just 129 runs. Bangladesh achieved the target comfortably with seven wickets and more than 18 overs to spare, highlighting Pakistan's struggles. Weather conditions pose a potential threat to the match, with rain forecasted for Colombo. The wet weather has already affected the tournament, causing the Sri Lanka vs Australia match to be washed out. Fans are hoping the rain stays away for this highly anticipated encounter. For India, this match represents another step toward semifinal qualification, while Pakistan desperately needs a victory to break their long-standing losing streak against their arch-rivals. The Women in Green will be determined to change their fortunes in what promises to be an electrifying contest. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar in India.