India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
India vs Pakistan Live Score, Women's World Cup 2025: Pakistan opt to bowl against India
India vs Pakistan Live Updates: A battle high on emotional quotient and less on cricketing acumen will feature India as overwhelming favourites against a dishevelled Pakistan trying to find balance and rhythm in a Women's World Cup game amid continuing geopolitical tensions between the two bitter neighbours. After three Sundays of India-Pakistan men's Asia Cup matches, it's time for the women to take centrestage, though the record suggests little suspense about the outcome.
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: India invited to bat first
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Playing XIs
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: Captains at the toss
Harmanpreet Kaur - We played a good series here before the WC. We're thinking positively and are looking to do well. One unfortunate change - Amanjot isn't playing, Renuka Thakur replaces well. We've gelled well as a team and looking forward to today's contest.
India vs Pakistan Live Score: TOSS TIME
As expected, no handshake between the captains. Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana wins toss, opts to bowl against India
India vs Pakistan Live Score: Pitch Report
It's 31 degrees, but the humidity will make it look hotter. 56m on the short boundary with the wind, 63m on the other end against the wind. The straight boundary is at 70m. It's going to be a challenge for the spinners - batting first or second doesn't matter, but India would probably want to bowl first
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: Pakistan need a dramatic turnaround
On the other hand, Pakistan's main concern is their batting, which faltered badly in the opener. The side lost wickets in clusters, including a hit-wicket dismissal, and failed to build partnerships.
Bowlers Fatima Sana and Diana Baig delivered disciplined spells but were given too little to defend.
Pakistan may benefit from playing all their matches at the same venue, but against a strong Indian outfit they will need a dramatic turnaround to challenge for a favourable result.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Score: India's batting remains their biggest strength
Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will head into the fixture high on confidence. The squad depth was on full display in the opener when despite staring down the barrel at 124 for 6, the lower middle order rose to the occasion putting up a 250 plus target in 47 overs.
India's batting remains their biggest strength despite the blip against Sri Lanka but better application from batters is required against teams with better bowling units.
The Colombo surface offered plenty of seam movement early on in the Bangladesh-Pakistan fixture and India might be tempted to play frontline pacer Renuka Singh, who returned from injury in the series against Australia last month. Although she looked short of rhythm in training on Friday.
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: Contrasting starts for both teams
Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs. In contrast, Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.
India currently occupy the fourth spot after all teams have played a game each. The Women in Blue will eye the opportunity to boost their net run rate, which becomes crucial at the fag end of the tournament.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Score: Key players and predicted XI
Key Players to Watch Out For (India)
Star batter Smriti Mandhana will be expected to go on to score big and neutralise the threat of Diana Baig. While she had a disappointing start to the tournament, expectations from the Vice-Captain are high. Deepti Sharma, the POTM against Sri Lanka, will be expected to keep up her contributions with bat and ball come Sunday. Her 3-fer and Half-century in the last match won India the match.
Predicted Playing XI for India
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur.
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: Will rain play spoilsport?
The forecast indicates an extremely high probability of rain in Colombo, with a 70% chance of rain during the India vs Pakistan match time. The Temperature will be mild, around 24 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, but high humidity is expected due to rain.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Score: Head-to-Head
India and Pakistan have played 27 times in women's internationals across formats. India hold a commanding 24-3 advantage, with Pakistan's three wins coming only in T20 cricket.
In ODIs, India have a 100 per cent record, winning all 11 matches between the two sides.
INDW vs PAKW Live Score: Handshake back in focus
Away from cricket, the contest carries added tension. Gone are the days when Indian players shared lighter moments with former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s daughter during the 2022 World Cup.
On Sunday, in line with the stance taken by the men's team at the Asia Cup, the Indian players are also expected to skip the customary handshake with their Pakistani counterparts, reflecting the strained ties between the two countries.
India Women vs Pakistan Women Live Updates: Focus shifts to women's rivalry
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. For the 4th Sunday in a row, cricket fans have been treated to an India vs Pakistan clash, thrice in the Men's game in the Asia Cup T20, and now in the Women's in the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup.