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India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup Match Set in Colombo as Rain Threat and Handshake Questions Linger

Rain plus strict media ground rules frame expectations for a rivalry that India has long dominated.

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Groundmen cover the pitch as rain delays the start of the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket WC ODI match between Sri Lanka and Australia
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India will take on Pakistan in the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

Overview

  • The group match is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, with the toss at 2:30 PM IST and first ball at 3:00 PM at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.
  • Forecasts point to showers around the start time following Saturday’s washout at the venue, raising the risk of delays and DLS coming into play.
  • India opened with a 59‑run DLS win over Sri Lanka after posting 269/8, while Pakistan were dismissed for 129 in a seven‑wicket defeat to Bangladesh.
  • India have won all 11 women’s ODIs against Pakistan to date, underscoring the scale of the challenge for Fatima Sana’s side.
  • Pakistan captain Fatima Sana urged focus on cricket and said records can be broken, with ICC staff curbing political and handshake questions and BCCI’s Devajit Saikia saying he cannot assure whether handshakes or hugs will occur.