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After three Sundays of India-Pakistan males’s Asia Cup matches, it is time for the ladies to take centrestage, although the document suggests little suspense concerning the final result.
India and Pakistan have performed 27 occasions in ladies’s internationals throughout codecs. India maintain a commanding 24-3 benefit, with Pakistan’s three wins coming solely in T20 cricket.
In ODIs, India have a 100% document, profitable all 11 matches between the 2 sides.
Both groups started their World Cup campaigns in contrasting vogue. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs.
In distinction, Pakistan, collapsed in opposition to Bangladesh, dropping by seven wickets in a match the place they struggled in opposition to each tempo and spin.
India at present occupy the fourth spot in any case groups have performed a recreation every. The Women in Blue will eye the chance to spice up their web run charge, which turns into essential on the fag finish of the event.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will head into the fixture excessive on confidence. The squad depth was on full show within the opener when regardless of staring down the barrel at 124 for six, the decrease center order rose to the event placing up a 250 plus goal in 47 overs.
India’s batting stays their greatest power regardless of the blip in opposition to Sri Lanka however higher utility from batters is required in opposition to groups with higher bowling items.
The Colombo floor supplied loads of seam motion early on within the Bangladesh-Pakistan fixture and India is likely to be tempted to play frontline pacer Renuka Singh, who returned from damage within the collection in opposition to Australia final month. Although she seemed wanting rhythm in coaching on Friday (October 3, 2025).
On the opposite hand, Pakistan’s fundamental concern is their batting, which faltered badly within the opener. The aspect misplaced wickets in clusters, together with a hit-wicket dismissal, and did not construct partnerships.
Bowlers Fatima Sana and Diana Baig delivered disciplined spells however got too little to defend.
Pakistan might profit from taking part in all their matches on the similar venue, however in opposition to a powerful Indian outfit they may want a dramatic turnaround to problem for a beneficial outcome.
Political backdrop
Away from cricket, the competition carries added pressure. Gone are the times when Indian gamers shared lighter moments with former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s daughter throughout the 2022 World Cup.
On Sunday (October 5, 2025), in keeping with the stance taken by the lads’s group on the Asia Cup, the Indian gamers are additionally anticipated to skip the customary handshake with their Pakistani counterparts, reflecting the strained ties between the 2 nations.
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vice captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah.
Match begins 3pm IST.
