India and Pakistan renew their intense rivalry in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday, October 5. Due to political tensions, India and Pakistan plays at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, a neutral venue. Harmanpreet Kaur leads India against Fatima Sana's Pakistan side in a clash that promises high stakes and fierce competition.
India started their campaign on a strong note, defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs under the DLS method in a rain-affected opener, while Pakistan stumbled against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets. Having won all 11 previous women's ODIs against Pakistan, India will aim to maintain their perfect record, while Pakistan looks to turn the tide and register a landmark victory.
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India vs. Pakistan: Who Will Win?
India enter the clash on the back of a 59-run World Cup win over Sri Lanka, with top-order stars Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur in form and seamers Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar leading a disciplined bowling attack.
Pakistan, meanwhile, lost their opener to Bangladesh by seven wickets, with Sidra Amin and Nida Dar showing promise but the batting unit lacking consistency. Emerging players add depth, but the side will need stronger support from Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal to challenge India.
The Sporting News Prediction for IND vs. WI
- If India bat first: 260–280 runs
- If Pakistan bat first: 220–240 runs
- Expected Result: India to win by around 50–60 runs if batting first, or by 6–7 wickets if chasing.
Head-to-head record: India vs Pakistan Women in ODIs
India Women remain unbeaten in 11 ODIs against Pakistan Women, giving them extra confidence heading into this clash.
- Total matches: 11
- India women wins: 11
- Pakistan women wins: 0
- Tied/No result: 0
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): The vice-captain is in exceptional form, chasing two milestones - 5000 ODI runs and 1000 runs in a calendar year. She scored valuable runs in India’s opening match against Sri Lanka and has a strong World Cup record, making her the biggest threat at the top of the order.
Sidra Amin (PAK-W): The top-order batter has been Pakistan’s main run-scorer, including in their World Cup opener. Amin has anchored several chases in 2024-25, making her a key figure in stabilizing Pakistan’s innings against India.
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Bowlers to watch
Deepti Sharma (IND-W): The all-rounder starred in India’s opener, taking 3 wickets for 54 runs and contributing 53 valuable runs with the bat. Her ability to impact games with both bat and ball makes her a key player to watch in this clash.
Fatima Sana (PAK-W): The captain and frontline bowler leads Pakistan’s attack. Her ability to take early breakthroughs, demonstrated in the Asia Cup and recent ODIs, will be crucial in putting pressure on India’s top order.
IND-W vs. PAK-W betting odds: Who has the edge?
India enter the clash as heavy favourites, reflected in the odds of 1.03 by Dafabet for an India win, while Pakistan are priced at 11.59. Pakistan will need a near-perfect performance to challenge India, making India the clear side to back in this encounter.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
India - W | 1.03 |
Pakistan - W | 11.59 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Batsman to Score Most Runs: Smriti Mandhana to score 60–80 runs.
- Bowler to Take Most Wickets: Deepti Sharma to claim 3 wickets
- First Wicket Catch
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India vs Pakistan Women: Expected playing XIs and team news
India Women Team News
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the side with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The squad remains stable after their winning start, with no major injuries reported. India are likely to stick with their current combination, focusing on building momentum ahead of tough league clashes against South Africa and Australia.
India Women (predicted playing XI): Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud
Pakistan Women Team News
Fatima Sana captains a blend of youth and experience, with no fitness concerns reported. Pakistan may tweak their lineup to strengthen the batting after their defeat to Bangladesh, potentially adding an extra batter or an all-rounder. Both teams are eager for points, as India look to cement their status as World Cup favorites while Pakistan aim to revive their campaign.
Pakistan Women (predicted playing XI): Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (c), Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Sidra Nawaz, Waheeda Akhtar
IND-W vs. PAK-W live scorecard
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Where can I watch India vs Pakistan women?
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time (IST): Sunday, October 05, 3:00 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: Fancode
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