The India-Pakistan rivalry, so prominent in the Asia Cup, is set to continue in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The two teams will face off in a league round match on Sunday, October 5th, just a week after the Asia Cup 2025 final. While the match’s outcome is uncertain until the final ball is bowled, India is widely seen as the likely victor. Beyond the result, the match will be a focal point for observing whether the tensions witnessed in the Asia Cup will persist into this World Cup clash.
The game is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. Despite India being the official tournament host, Pakistan has opted to stage its matches in Sri Lanka due to the Indian team’s decision not to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Given the circumstances, the recent political tensions between the two countries and the controversies from the Men’s Asia Cup are expected to affect the match. Furthermore, there are reports that the BCCI has advised the Indian team to avoid physical greetings with the Pakistani team, similar to what occurred during the Asia Cup.