India and Pakistan continue their bitter cricket rivalry, yet both nations will meet at International Cricket Council events like the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Here is everything you need to know about their matchup.
Smriti Mandhana and Pooja Vastrakar’s brilliant batting contributed to India-W’s victory by defeating Pakistan-W by 107 runs. For fans, checking the pakistan women’s national cricket team vs india women’s national cricket team match scorecard gives a complete view of how the game unfolded.
| Date | Tournament | Venue | Winner | Summary of Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2024 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Dubai | India Women | India chased 108/4 in 18.5 overs; beat Pakistan (105 all out) by 6 wickets. (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 19 July 2024 | Women’s Asia Cup | Dambulla | India Women | India chased 108 all out, reaching 112/3 in 14.1 overs; won by 7 wickets. (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, NDTV Sports) |
| 12 February 2023 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup | Cape Town | India Women | Pakistan scored 149/4; India replied with 151/3 in 19 overs; won by 7 wickets. (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, Sky Sports) |
| 7 October 2022 | Women’s Asia Cup | Sylhet | Pakistan Women | Pakistan chased India’s 124 in 19.4 overs to make 137/6; won by 13 runs. (cricketteammatchscorecard.com) |
| 31 July 2022 | Commonwealth Games Women’s Cricket | Birmingham | India Women | India chased 99 in 11.4 overs; finished at 102/2; won by 8 wickets. (cricketteammatchscorecard.com) |
India vs Pakistan
India and Pakistan have one of the longest running sporting rivalries worldwide. Their connections stem back to 1947’s bloody partition which saw millions displaced and led to two sovereign states; both remain divided by volatile border zones with skirmishes and shelling occasionally occurring between them up until recently.
Though political tensions sometimes force cricketing ties between India and Pakistan to be suspended temporarily, their rivalry remains alive; India-Pakistan matches remain among the most watched in cricketing and fuel an entire parallel economy wherever they’re held bringing together all 1.6 billion people living across South Asia who share that region of South Asia!
India and Pakistan have played in numerous high-stakes matches against each other, with India winning most. Their record in ODIs stands at 70-71; in Tests however, India leads 8-3; they’ve even met three times for Asia Cup competition – each time winning every time except one!
The next match should be an intense encounter between two teams who are both striving for victory in their efforts to advance to the semi-finals. Set for Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – and with both sides boasting #1 rankings in ODI rankings – both sides will surely want their top players to show their talents on such an ominous stage!
Eman Tufail, 25, works as both a UX strategist and content lead for cricket coverage platform Grassroots Cricket by day and night respectively, but in watching this match she feels both excitement and pain: In her ideal world she would be at the stadium singing “Dil Dil Pakistan’ [Pakistan in Every Heart]”, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Tufail remains enthusiastic about the match despite political pressures, believing Pakistan will win and is optimistic it could bring people together for even one day through cricket’s spirit of unity. She concludes: “It will be beautiful.” With new generations of players emerging and new fans discovering cricket alike, India-Pakistan may yet provide an opportunity for national reconciliation through sport.
The Rivalry
India and Pakistan have had an intense rivalry for decades that has included some epic battles as well as some memorable moments that fans are eagerly awaiting their first meeting since 2025 at a World Cup game. Fans are expecting something spectacular as both nations prepare to go head-to-head once more for one last World Cup encounter since 2025.
Pakistan have made an uncertain start in this tournament but they remain hopeful of making the podium, and their match against India will serve as an immense test of their mettle.
Pakistan have long proven themselves an influential force when it comes to women’s cricket, winning several titles and earning themselves recognition as one of the premier teams worldwide. While their recent struggles may have dampened these hopes, Pakistan are working tirelessly towards improvement to take full advantage of every opportunity presented before them.
India, on the other hand, have yet to lose in this tournament and have an excellent chance at reaching the semi-finals if they beat Australia – yet this requires considerable work before the final showdown takes place on December 1.
The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup will take place from September 30 to November 2 and could either take place in Colombo or Navi Mumbai depending on whether Pakistan qualifies for the final. Fans are already buzzing with excitement for this monumental event!
Indian and Bangladesh have an extensive cricketing history that spans multiple decades, and have contested 11 WODIs against one another; most results were in favor of India; however, on numerous occasions they came close, leading to several draws between them.
No matter how tense relations may be between India and Pakistan, this year’s tournament won’t be affected. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that their team would not travel to India to play but were open to playing at neutral venues instead. This shows Pakistan are willing to face up to their actions with all consequences they entail.
The Game
Every time these two teams clash, it’s more than a game; it’s a battle for their nation. Both sides put forth their best effort and give everything they have in an attempt to claim victory; making for an intense contest that brings joy and excitement to millions of cricket fans around the world.
Rivalry between India and Pakistan has only deepened over time, drawing in ever larger audiences each time the match takes place. Played with passion and intensity, these matches draw an enormous following; India may have won most games but Pakistan have become more resilient over time and continue fighting hard; making this game an absolute must-see event for any cricket fan!
Pakistan and India first faced off at the 2009 ICC Women’s World Cup, featuring only four other cricketing nations competing. Both teams gave it their all; but ultimately India triumphed by beating Pakistan with a score of 155-136; in that game Priyanka Roy was named player of the match.
At the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 tournament, both teams squared off in an intense game that resulted in a decisive win for India over Pakistan – PAK-Women winning with a score of 151 to 147 thanks to Sana Mir, Nain Abidi and Nida Dar as major contributors to their side’s victory.
2024, ICC Women’s Asia Cup: Both teams clashed again on 19 July 2024 for the ICC Women’s Asia Cup matchup in Dambulla. India-Women displayed their dominance here as they won with seven wickets to spare and major contributors included Ekta Bisht and Deepti Sharma as stand-out performers of this game.
As teams prepare for the 2025 tournament, tensions continue to escalate between them and fans are eager to witness this clash of titans and determine who will emerge victorious. The tournament will span multiple countries including India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and reigning champions Australia will kick things off against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on October 1. Pakistan also plays against India during their opening fixture.
The Fans
India and Pakistan women’s teams will face off in the round-robin stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, expected to meet for their marquee match on October 5. Five months ago saw military tension between India and Pakistan flare up with an exchange between military officers of both nations during a period of increased hostilities between both countries.
Since 1997, both nations have played against one another, beginning with Pakistan making its debut appearance at the first Women’s World Cup tournament and then continuing through all eight editions since.
As well as competing in the World Cup, India and Pakistan have met repeatedly in T20 and ODI matches; most recently in 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup where India defeated them by 107 runs – leading from Smriti Mandhana and Pooja Vastrakar who both scored over 100 runs each in that game.
India and Pakistan boast large fan bases, making their matches highly anticipated by fans around the world. When these matches occur, stadiums fill to capacity quickly with electric atmosphere; so it should come as no surprise that both teams have much at stake for this upcoming clash, with fans anticipating an amazing display from both teams!
Pakistan women’s cricket team currently rank second worldwide and is one of four teams participating in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, however they still must overcome several hurdles to reach the final.
The tournament will follow a hybrid format, with India and Sri Lanka hosting most matches; if Pakistan qualifies for semifinals, their first knockout match would take place in Colombo; otherwise Bengaluru would host it; either way, expect an exciting and controversial encounter! Stay tuned for further updates!
The event kicks off September 30 with India facing Sri Lanka at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium; with nine other teams beginning their campaigns beginning October 1. Click here for full schedule.
