India vs Pakistan, Women’s World Cup 2025: Ghosh Shines as India Aims for Historic 12th Consecutive Victory
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India and Pakistan are poised to clash in match number 6 of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with the highly anticipated contest scheduled for Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian team, despite a challenging start to their recent innings, managed to post a competitive 247, largely thanks to a blistering 35 runs off 20 balls from Richa Ghosh.
India’s Pursuit of Dominance
The Indian women’s cricket team enters this match seeking their 12th straight win against Pakistan – a testament to their historical dominance in this rivalry. While the batting lineup faced initial struggles on Sunday, Ghosh’s explosive performance proved crucial in bolstering India’s total. The team previously secured a victory against Sri Lanka, setting a positive tone for their World Cup campaign.
Pakistan’s Campaign Begins with a Loss
Pakistan, however, began their tournament with a defeat against Bangladesh Women (BANW). They will be eager to bounce back and secure their first win against a formidable Indian side. Historically, Pakistan has found it difficult to overcome India, having lost all 11 previous encounters between the two nations.
Match Details and Weather Forecast
Here’s a quick rundown of the key match details:
- Match: India vs Pakistan Women, ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
- Date: Sunday, October 5
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 3 PM, Toss at 2:30 PM
The weather forecast for Colombo indicates temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius during the match. While the overall chance of rain is relatively low (5-20%), there is a possibility of a delay or disruption to the first innings, with a 16-20% chance of showers between 3 and 6 PM. Fortunately, clearer skies are anticipated later in the day.
Squads Announced
The teams have announced their squads for this crucial encounter:
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (w), Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas.
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (w), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry.
This match promises to be a thrilling contest, with India aiming to extend their winning streak and Pakistan striving to break their losing run against their arch-rivals.
