The sixth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises a high-voltage clash as arch-rivals India and Pakistan face off on October 5th at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The action begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for an unmissable encounter between two sides with contrasting starts to their campaigns.
India kicked off their campaign on a strong note. Despite slipping to 124/6, a crucial 103-run stand between Amanjot Kaur (57 off 56) and Deepti Sharma (53 off 53), followed by a late flourish from Sneh Rana (28* off 15), powered India to a competitive 271 (DLS). Their bowling unit then took charge — Deepti Sharma (3/54) and Sneh Rana (2/32) led the way as India bundled out Sri Lanka for 211, sealing a 59-run victory.
Pakistan, on the other hand, endured a tough start against Bangladesh. Bowled out for just 129, Rameen Shamim (23 off 30) and Fatima Sana (22 off 33) were the only notable contributors. Despite Diana Baig’s economical spell of 1/14 in 8 overs (3 maidens), Pakistan succumbed to a 7-wicket defeat.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 11
- India Wins – 11
- Pakistan Wins – 0
India have maintained a perfect record against Pakistan in ODIs, winning all 11 meetings so far. Their most recent clash came in the 2022 World Cup, where India triumphed by 107 runs.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (VC), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah
Where to Watch India Women vs Pakistan Women – 6th Match
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with free live streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar across mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and the web.
Global Broadcast & Streaming Partners
Australia: Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV & T Sports; digital via Toffee
Pakistan: PTV Sports & Ten Sports; online on Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean; streaming on ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand: Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; streaming on Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada: Willow TV & Willow Xtra; digital access on Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Cricket (DStv) & SuperSport app
MENA (Middle East & North Africa): CricLife Max (via E &); streaming on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea: TVWAN Action; online at icc.tv
Match Schedule
India Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – Won by 59 runs
5 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo
9 Oct: vs South Africa – Vizag
12 Oct: vs Australia – Vizag
19 Oct: vs England – Indore
23 Oct: vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai
26 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
Pakistan Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
2 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Colombo – Lost by 7 wickets
5 Oct: vs India – Colombo
8 Oct: vs Australia – Colombo
15 Oct: vs England – Colombo
18 Oct: vs New Zealand – Colombo
21 Oct: vs South Africa – Colombo
24 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo
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