India’s batting order once again flattered to deceive, but a spirited lower-order rally powered them to a competitive total of 247 in match 6 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday. Set to defend 248, the Women in Blue will look to extend their dominance over their arch-rivals, who are chasing their first ODI win over India after 11 straight defeats.
Asked to bat first after Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana chose to field, India began brightly with both openers playing freely. The pair added 48 runs before Smriti Mandhana (23) fell LBW to Sana, giving Pakistan their breakthrough. Pratika Rawal (31) showed intent but failed to capitalise, undone by Sadia Iqbal.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s lean run persisted as she managed just 19 before Diana Baig struck. Harleen Deol looked solid and seemed set for a half-century but departed for 46, caught out by Rameen Shamim, once again falling short of a landmark.
India’s middle order continued to misfire. Jemimah Rodrigues (32) promised much before Nashra Sandhu trapped her in front, while all-rounder Sneh Rana (20) was dismissed by Sana just as she began accelerating. Deepti Sharma (25) followed immediately, cleaned up by Diana Baig.
The collapse deepened when Shree Charani (1) fell cheaply to Sadia, and Baig ripped through the tail by removing Jarmanjot Goud (8) and Renuka Singh (0) in consecutive deliveries.
Amid the tumble of wickets, it was Richa Ghosh who turned the tide in the closing overs. Batting with composure and aggression, she hammered an unbeaten 35 from just 20 balls, ensuring India closed on a fighting 247 despite losing momentum through the middle.
With Pakistan chasing 248 for victory, India’s bowlers will now look to exploit scoreboard pressure and extend their unbeaten ODI streak against their neighbours.
Scorecard:
India:
| India Women (50 ovs maximum) | |||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Pratika Rawal | b Sadia Iqbal | 31 | 37 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 83.78 |
| Smriti Mandhana | lbw b Fatima Sana | 23 | 32 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 71.87 |
| Harleen Deol | c Nashra Sandhu b Rameen Shamim | 46 | 65 | 100 | 4 | 1 | 70.76 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | c †Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig | 19 | 34 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 55.88 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | lbw b Nashra Sandhu | 32 | 37 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 86.48 |
| Deepti Sharma | c †Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig | 25 | 33 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 75.75 |
| Sneh Rana | c Aliya Riaz b Fatima Sana | 20 | 33 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 60.6 |
| Richa Ghosh † | not out | 35 | 20 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 175 |
| Shree Charani | c Natalia Pervaiz b Sadia Iqbal | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Kranti Goud | c Aliya Riaz b Diana Baig | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Renuka Singh | c †Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, nb 1, w 4) 7 | ||||||
| Total | 50 Ov (RR: 4.94) 247/10 | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s |
| Sadia Iqbal | 10 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 4.7 | 34 | 6 |
| Diana Baig | 10 | 1 | 69 | 4 | 6.9 | 36 | 11 |
| Fatima Sana | 10 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 3.8 | 39 | 3 |
| Rameen Shamim | 10 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 3.9 | 34 | 2 |
| Nashra Sandhu | 10 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 5.2 | 29 | 6 |
The coin flip of the match went in Pakistan's way who opted to bowl first. Captain's take after the toss: Harmanpreet Kaur (IND): 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. Fatima Sana (PAK): We're going to bowl first, looks like there could be some moisture on the wicket. One change for us - our confidence is great, hopefully we'll play better today. Anything under 250 could be a good chase India vs Pakistan playing 11 today: India's playing vs Pakistan: 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's playing 11 vs India: Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
But how can fans watch the live streaming and telecast of the match globally? Take a look.
| ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: India-W vs Pakistan-W broadcast details | ||
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Digital Platform(s) |
| India | Star Sports (via JioStar distribution) | JioHotstar |
| Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan | JioStar partners (Star Sports India feed) | JioHotstar |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) | www.sirasatv.lk, ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky Go |
| Australia | Prime Video | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky TV | Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| Caribbean, S. America | ESPN | Disney+ |
| Bangladesh | TSM (T-Sports, Toffee) | Toffee |
| Pakistan | PTV, TEN Sports | Myco, Tamasha |
| Middle East & N. Africa | Criclife channel (Starzplay, linear TV) | Starzplay |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport app |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Digicel Play |
| Singapore | StarHub | StarHub TV+ |
| Malaysia, Hong Kong | Astro Cricket | Astro Go |
| Afghanistan, Others | ICC TV host broadcast world feed (Jiostar global dist.) | ICC.tv |
How to Watch India vs Pakistan in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Online: Live Streaming and Telecast Information
When will the India vs Pakistan match take place in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?
India will go toe-to-toe with Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday, October 5.
What will be the venue for the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on October 5?
The match between India and Pakistan will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
What time will the toss take place for the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match?
The toss for the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will take place at 2:30 PM IST.
What time will the first ball of the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match be bowled?
The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will begin at 3 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match in India?
The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match in India?
The live streaming of the India vs Pakistan ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.