Tensions Rise Before Match: Pakistan to Skip Women’s ODI World Cup Opening Ceremony

Reports suggest that Pakistan women team will not attend the opening ceremony of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in India. The move has sparked speculation ahead of crucial match against India.

New Delhi: The excitement for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is increase day by day. The tournament is set to kick off on 30th September, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Eight teams, including Pakistan, will be participate in the tournament. While Pakistan's matches are scheduled to be held entirely at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. A new twist has emerged reports suggest that the Pakistan women's team will skip the tournament's opening ceremony in India.

Pakistan to skip Opening Ceremony

The Women's ODI World Cup opening ceremony will held at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Where bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal will perform. Pakistani media channel reported that the entire team, including captain Sana Fatima, will stay away from this event.

India-Pakistan Political Tension

The Pakistan team made this decision taking into account the ongoing diplomatic tensions and sports policies between the two countries. Previously, India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 and played all its matches in the UAE. Therefore, it is believed that the Pakistan women's team has also refused to come to India based on similar grounds.

India-Pakistan match

The India vs Pakistan match will be play on October 5. This match will be significant not only in terms of the points table but also emotionally. Cricket fans are extremely excited about the match. Both teams will be determined to win.. This Match will be more exciting for fans.

Pakistan's first match

The Pakistan women's team will play its first match against Bangladesh in Colombo on October 2. Their next match will be against India on October 5. This high-voltage match will also be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

According to the tournament schedule, if the Pakistan team qualifies for the semi-finals and the final, then both matches will be play in Colombo.

Pakistan's Women's Team Squad

Sana Fatima has been named captain, with Muniba Ali Siddiqui as her deputy. The team includes experienced players such as Aalia Riaz, Diana Beg, Aiman ​​Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Rameen Shammim, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper), and Sayada Aroob Shah. Pakistan secured its place in the tournament after a strong performance in the qualifying round.