The cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and India will take center stage today as the two sides face off in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The high-stakes contest, however, faces an added challenge — persistent rain that may affect play. Weather forecasts suggest showers before the match, with intermittent rain expected to continue throughout the day.
The Pakistan women’s team had planned a training session on Saturday to fine-tune their preparations for the crucial game, but heavy rain in Colombo forced the session’s cancellation.
To stay match-ready, the squad held an indoor practice, where players focused on batting and bowling drills in the nets. Under the supervision of head coach Muhammad Wasim and his coaching team, the players also completed a physical fitness routine indoors.
India hold historical edge in ODI encounters
If history is any indicator, India hold a dominant record over Pakistan in women’s one-day internationals. The two teams have met 11 times in ODIs, with India winning all 11 encounters.
The most recent face-off took place on March 6, 2022, in New Zealand during the last Women’s World Cup, where India triumphed by 107 runs.
Mixed starts for both teams
In their opening matches of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, the two sides experienced contrasting fortunes. Pakistan suffered defeat against Bangladesh, while India began their campaign with a convincing win over Sri Lanka.
This adds extra pressure on Pakistan to bounce back and keep their semifinal hopes alive, while India will aim to maintain momentum and extend their unbeaten streak against their arch-rivals.
