Overview
- Pakistan won the toss in Colombo and chose to bowl at the R. Premadasa Stadium, with overcast conditions and rain a lingering concern.
- Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss, echoing recent men’s Asia Cup optics.
- India made a late change as Amanjot Kaur was ruled out ill and Renuka Singh came in; Pakistan brought in Sadaf Shamas for Omaima Sohail.
- India entered on the back of a 59-run win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan were beaten by Bangladesh, and India hold an 11-0 ODI record over Pakistan.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia signaled no change in India’s stance toward Pakistan, as Pakistan captain Fatima Sana emphasized staying focused and upholding the spirit of the game.