In what promises to be an exciting encounter in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face off against their arch-rivals, the Pakistan women’s team, captained by Fatima Sana. This crucial second match of the tournament will take place today at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the match scheduled to begin at 3 PM IST.
Match Overview
After a successful start against Sri Lanka in their opening game, India is keen to build momentum as they look to secure their second victory in the tournament. Despite some initial batting struggles, the team showed resilience, particularly from their lower-order batsmen, resulting in a solid win. With two points already in their pocket, they are hopeful for another win against Pakistan in this neutral venue.
Conversely, Pakistan enters this match following a disappointing defeat against Bangladesh, which has perhaps dampened their spirits. Having struggled at the same venue just three days ago, the team will be eager to bounce back and make a statement against their long-standing rivals.
Where to Watch
Fans looking to catch the live action can tune into the Star Sports Network channels for broadcast coverage in India. Additionally, the match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring that audiences can follow the action from anywhere.
Team Lineups
India Women’s Squad
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Smriti Mandhana (VC)
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh
- Yastika Bhatia
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Deepti Sharma
- Sneh Rana
- Sree Charani
- Radha Yadav
- Amanjot Kaur
- Arundhati Reddy
- Kranti Gaud
Pakistan Women’s Squad
- Muneeba Ali
- Omaima Sohail
- Sidra Amin
- Rameen Shamim
- Aliya Riaz
- Sidra Nawaz (wk)
- Fatima Sana (C)
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Diana Baig
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Eyman Fatima
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Sadaf Shamas
Predicted Starting XI
India Women (IND-W)
- Pratika Rawal
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harleen Deol
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Sneh Rana
- Radha Yadav
- Kranti Gaud
- Renuka Singh Thakur
Pakistan Women (PAK-W)
- Muneeba Ali
- Omaima Sohail
- Sidra Amin
- Aliya Riaz
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Fatima Sana (C)
- Rameen Shamim
- Diana Baig
- Sidra Nawaz (WK)
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
As both teams gear up for this high-stakes contest, fans will keenly await who will emerge victorious. Stay tuned for what is expected to be a thrilling chapter in the ongoing World Cup tournament.
