Pakistan wins toss, India came for bat first; No handshake between captains

The intense India-Pakistan rivalry returns to the cricket field today, October 5th, with a crucial Women’s ODI World Cup match at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first.

Colombo: The India-Pakistan rivalry will return to the cricket field today, on October 5th when the two teams face off in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In the match Pakistan won the toss and choose to field first. If in the match team India will win, then its 12th win against Pakistan.

No Handshake Between Captains

Following the controversy during the Asia Cup 2025, Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has once again refused to shake hands with Pakistani captain Fatima Sana before a crucial Women's World Cup 2025 match. This action has reignited the debate over not shaking hands, garnering considerable attention and bringing the issue back into the spotlight.

🚨 Toss & Playing XI 🚨#TeamIndia have been put in to bat first in Colombo 👍

One change as Renuka Singh Thakur comes in 🙌

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 5, 2025

This decision underscores the ongoing tension between the two teams and highlights a rivalry that goes beyond cricket. It remains to be seen how fans, officials, and the wider cricket community will respond to this move, with emotions running high ahead of this crucial match.

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The Indian Team Looks Strong

The Indian women's team is captained by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The team boasts a good mix of youth and experience. Players like Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Singh Thakur are playing key roles.

India Women vs Pakistan Women Playing XI

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper), Fatima Sana (captain), Natalia Pervez, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

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India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani.