The scene is set for the eagerly awaited 6th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. On Sunday, October 5th, the India Women will face off against the Pakistani Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This historic rivalry is one of the most engaged in women’s cricket, and fans across the globe are excited for the matchup as both teams look to make a statement early in the tournament.
India Women vs Pakistan Women H2H Stats
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Format | Total Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied | No Result |
ODI | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T20I | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Overall | 27 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
India’s strength is evident with 100% success rates in ODIs and comprehensive control in T20Is. While Pakistan Women have not been successful in ODIs, they have had success in T20Is.
Recent Form and Performance IND-W vs PAK-W
- Last 5 matches head-to-head: India Women, 3; Pakistan Women, 2.
- While India’s recent results reflect positive consistency, we see that Pakistan can upset them, especially in T20s.
- Last ODI: India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 107 runs.
Key Records Between the Two Teams
- Highest Team Total in ODI: India Women: 281 runs; Pakistan Women: 104 runs.
- Best Bowling Performance: Ekta Bisht (5/18, India), Sana Mir (4/13, Pakistan).
- Top Individual Batting: Mithali Raj’s 103*; Sidra Ameen’s 81.
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Preview of the India Women’s Team
India Women Playing XI Predictions
- Predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
- Key Strengths: World-class top order and deep spin attack.
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana provide balance.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Strong batting depth, strong spin and pace bowling options, strong fielding.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable middle order at times, over-reliance on the top three to score runs.
Pakistan Women’s Team Preview
Pakistan Women Playing XI Prediction
- Predicted XI: Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali (wk), Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal.
- Key strengths: Top-order experience, spin attack led by Nida Dar and Nashra Sandhu.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Effective spin bowling, enthusiastic fielding, good momentum after recent T20I wins.
- Weaknesses: Over-reliance on the top upper order, inconsistent middle order, and sometimes a lack of power hitting.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Predicted Lineups
India Women XI | Pakistan Women XI |
Smriti Mandhana | Sidra Ameen |
Shafali Verma | Muneeba Ali (wk) |
Jemimah Rodrigues | Bismah Maroof |
Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Nida Dar (c) |
Deepti Sharma | Aliya Riaz |
Richa Ghosh (wk) | Omaima Sohail |
Pooja Vastrakar | Ayesha Naseem |
Sneh Rana | Fatima Sana |
Radha Yadav | Nashra Sandhu |
Renuka Singh | Diana Baig |
Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Sadia Iqbal |
Toss prediction: Winning the toss may favor batting first due to pitch history. Both captains are expected to lead from the front.
Pitch Report: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Conditions: Generally, a good batting deck for the initial period, and then it will start assisting spinners during the middle overs.
- Day/Night Factor: Dew can become a factor in the latter part of the match, making it somewhat easier for teams chasing a total.
- Spinners vs Pacers: Strong spin advantage during the middle overs. Pacers will perform better while it is still dark.
- Weather forecast: Hot, humid just before the evening, and not a lot of rain expected.
Key Battles
- Smriti Mandhana vs Diana Baig: Aggressive top-order batter vs swing bowler.
- Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nida Dar: Captain vs captain – power hitter vs elite spin.
- Nida Dar vs Deepti Sharma: All-rounder battle, both batting deep and bowling well.
- Muneeba Ali vs Renuka Singh: Wicketkeeper batter vs fast bowler with new ball.
These are likely to be the key battles in the game and ultimately decide the momentum in the match.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Match Details
Category | Details |
Match | INDW vs PAKW, 6th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
Series | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
Date | Sunday, October 05, 2025 |
Time | 3:00 PM Local |
Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Stadium | R.Premadasa Stadium |
City | Colombo |
Capacity | 35,000 |
Ends | Khettarama End, Scoreboard End |
Hosts to | Sri Lanka |
Streaming | JioHotstar |
TV | Star Sports Network |
Match Prediction: India Women vs Pakistan Women
The Indian women have the benefit of having superior statistics, stronger squad depth, and historical dominance, especially in World Cups. The Pakistani women have improved and have the ability to pose a challenge if they get off to a very early start with the bat or build a strong partnership in the top order.
96in’s Final Prediction: The India Women are the favorites, but will get a formidable fight from the Pakistani women, and this game could be closer than anticipated.
FAQs: IND-W vs PAK-W Head-To-Head Stats & Lineups
Q1: How many times have India Women beaten Pakistan Women?
A: India Women have won 24 of the 27 matches against Pakistani women (ODIs + T20Is), and all the ODIs.
Q2: Who is the leading run-scorer in India vs Pakistan Women’s matches?
A: Mithali Raj (India) has the most runs in ODIs; in T20Is, it’s a tie between Harmanpreet Kaur and Bismah Maroof.
Q3: What is the expected playing XI for both teams?
A: See section 5 for the predicted playing XI for both teams in the match.
Q4: How does the Colombo pitch report for the match affect the game?
A: Initially, batting is friendly, although spinners do get help later on, and the dew tends to help chasing teams.
Conclusion
The 6th Match, between India Women and Pakistan Women at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is set to be a high-voltage contest featuring the historical backdrop of this formidable rivalry. While probable XIs and H2H stats suggest that India may have the edge, this match promises to be fierce and intense, with star players likely to be the deciding factor on October 5.
Stay tuned to the online cricket platform for results, live updates, and post-match reactions.