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IND-W vs PAK-W preview [Source: @saimali_2001, @ICHOfficial/x.com]
The most anticipated clash of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is here as India Women (IND-W) will face off against arch-rivals Pakistan Women (PAK-W) in Match 6 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, October 5. The high-octane encounter will kick off at 3:00 PM IST.
India Women
India Women began their campaign in style with a 59-run win over Sri Lanka Women. Batting first, they piled on 269/8, thanks to fifties from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur. With the ball, Deepti led the charge with three wickets while Sneh Rana and Shree Charani picked up two each to bundle Sri Lanka out for 211.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will bank on the consistency of Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol at the top, while Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma add strength in the middle and lower order. Their bowling looks balanced with Amanjot Kaur and Kranti Gaud sharing the new ball, supported by the spin duo of Deepti and Sneh Rana. India will look to extend their dominant record against Pakistan and make it two wins in two.
Pakistan Women
On the other hand, Pakistan Women endured a disappointing start with a 7-wicket defeat against Bangladesh Women. Batting first, they were bowled out for just 129 with most of their batters getting starts but failing to convert. The likes of Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin will have to step up if Pakistan are to challenge India.
With the ball, Pakistan rely heavily on captain Fatima Sana along with Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal. Their spinners in particular will need to make early inroads to unsettle the strong Indian batting line-up. Pakistan will be the underdogs going into this clash, but will aim to create an upset and spark life into their campaign.
IND-W vs PAK-W head-to-head overview
India Women and Pakistan Women have played 11 ODIs and India have a 100% win record, winning all 11 matches. This one-sided record adds further weight to India's favourites tag, though Pakistan will hope to rewrite history.
R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is generally batting-friendly and known to produce high scores. Fast bowlers may find some assistance early on, especially under cloud cover, while spinners will dominate as the game progresses. Out of 21 Women's ODIs at this venue, teams batting first have won 12 matches, while nine have been won by chasing sides. Expect the toss-winning captain to opt for batting first.
India Women and Pakistan Women’s probable playing XI
India Women
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud
Pakistan Women
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal.
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Top run scorers in IND-W vs PAK-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Deepti Sharma: 97 Runs
Deepti Sharma has scored 97 runs in 3 innings at an average of 48.50 with a highest score of 40. She has been solid in the middle order, providing stability.
Harmanpreet Kaur: 55 Runs
Harmanpreet Kaur has managed 55 runs in 4 innings at an average of 13.75 with a highest score of 24. She will look to improve her record against Pakistan.
Smriti Mandhana: 54 Runs
Smriti Mandhana has scored 54 runs in 2 innings vs Pakistan at an average of 27.00, including a half-century. She is expected to be a key player at the top.
Top wicket-takers in IND-W vs PAK-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Nashra Sandhu: 6 Wickets
Nashra Sandhu has taken 6 wickets in 3 matches at a superb average of 14.33, including best figures of 4/26. She remains Pakistan’s biggest bowling threat.
Deepti Sharma: 3 Wickets
Deepti Sharma has claimed 3 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 19.33 with best figures of 1/6. Her economy of 2.14 makes her extremely effective.
Diana Baig: 2 Wickets
Diana Baig has picked up 2 wickets in 2 matches at an average of 44.50. She will need to step up with the new ball.
IND-W vs SL-W key stats
India Women’s Records
- Smriti Mandhana has scored 936 runs in 15 ODIs in 2025 at an average of 62.40 and a strike rate of 115.41, including 4 centuries and 3 fifties.
- Pratika Rawal has piled up 705 runs in 15 ODIs in 2025, averaging 50.35 with 4 fifties and 1 hundred.
- Jemimah Rodrigues has contributed 479 runs in 13 ODIs at a strike rate of 107.64, with 2 hundreds.
- Sneh Rana is India’s leading wicket-taker in 2025, with 23 wickets in 12 ODIs at an economy of 4.80.
- Smriti Mandhana vs Fatima Sana in ODIs: 8 runs, 8 balls, 0 dismissals.
- Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nashra Sandhu in ODIs: 16 runs, 11 balls, 0 dismissals.
- Sneh Rana vs Omaima Sohail in ODIs: 2 runs, 2 balls, 1 dismissal.
Pakistan Women’s Records
- Sidra Amin has been in prolific form with 518 runs in 9 ODIs in 2025, averaging 74.00, including 2 hundreds and 4 fifties.
- Muneeba Ali has scored 361 runs in 9 ODIs this year at an average of 40.11 with 3 fifties.
- Nashra Sandhu has been Pakistan’s best bowler in 2025, taking 16 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 4.20, including a five-wicket haul.
- Fatima Sana has picked up 13 wickets in 9 ODIs at an economy of 4.78, with one four-wicket haul.
- Sidra Amin vs Deepti Sharma in ODIs: 9 runs, 9 balls, 0 dismissals.
- Diana Baig vs Deepti Sharma in ODIs: 7 runs, 25 balls, 0 dismissals.
Records that can be broken in IND-W vs PAK-W Match 6 of 2025 Women’s World Cup
- Smriti Mandhana needs 104 runs to complete 5000 ODI runs and 6 fours to complete 600 ODI fours.
- Deepti Sharma requires 1 four to reach 250 ODI fours.
- Jemimah Rodrigues needs 43 runs to complete 1500 ODI runs.
- Richa Ghosh is 88 runs short of 1000 ODI runs and needs 3 fours to complete 100 ODI fours.
- Aliya Riaz needs 4 fours to reach 150 ODI fours.
- Sidra Nawaz requires 52 runs to complete 500 ODI runs.
- Nashra Sandhu (104 wickets) needs 5 more to surpass Nida Dar (108) and become Pakistan Women’s second-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, behind only Sana Mir (151).
