India Women's National Cricket Team's Next Match On This Date! Check All The Details of India Women vs Pakistan Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025

The spotlight of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 now shifts to Colombo, where India Women will face arch-rivals Pakistan Women in one of the most-awaited clashes of the tournament. Both sides come into this contest with high stakes and an electric atmosphere guaranteed, given the history between these two cricketing nations.

The Handshake Debate Continues

In recent weeks, the sporting ties between India and Pakistan have been under the microscope, with the men’s teams already setting a precedent during the Asia Cup by skipping handshakes at the toss and after matches. That same approach may be echoed by Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, though no official word has come from the players.

Speaking on the matter, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told BBC’s Stumped podcast that while India will abide by cricket’s official rules, “whether there will be handshakes or hugging” is uncertain. He emphasized that the political relationship remains unchanged and the team will strictly follow the MCC regulations. This adds yet another layer of intrigue to Sunday’s blockbuster encounter.

Match Details: India Women vs Pakistan Women

• Fixture: 6th Match (Day/Night), ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Date: Sunday, 5th October 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST

India Women’s Squad

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry

Pakistan Women’s Squad

Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas

Where to Watch

Fans in India can catch the live broadcast of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on JoiHotstar, the official digital streaming partner. With the India vs Pakistan rivalry always promising drama, anticipation is sky-high for this match.