IND-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: India Women will face Pakistan Women in their 5th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 05 October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
India Women enter as heavy favourites, holding a perfect head-to-head record against Pakistan Women in ODIs. With strong batting and bowling depth, India will look to continue their dominance, while Pakistan Women aim to break the losing streak
Let’s take a look at the IND-W vs PAK-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this clash.
IND-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | IND-W Won | PAK-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
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| 11 | 11 | 00 | 00 | December 30, 2005 (IND W Won) | March 6, 2022 (IND W Won) |
India Women have won all 11 ODI matches against Pakistani women, making this rivalry one-sided so far.
India Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND-W – Opp) |
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| 30 Sep 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | 59 runs (D/L) | 269/8 – 211/10 |
| 27 Sep 25 | New Zealand W | Won | 4 wickets (D/L) | 237/6 – 232/8 |
| 25 Sep 25 | England W | Lost | 152 runs | 187/10 – 339/9 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Australia W | Lost | 43 runs | 292/10 – 412/10 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Australia W | Won | 102 runs | 394/10 – 190/10 |
Pakistan Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (PAK-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 25 | Bangladesh W | Lost | 7 wickets | 129/10 – 131/3 |
| 28 Sep 25 | South Africa W | Lost | 4 wickets | 229/10 – 233/6 |
| 22 Sep 25 | South Africa W | Won | 6 wickets | 287/10 – 115/10 |
| 19 Sep 25 | South Africa W | Lost | 25 runs (D/L) | 255/4 – 292/3 |
| 16 Sep 25 | South Africa W | Lost | 8 wickets | 259/2 – 287/10 |
India Women vs Pakistan Women Key Player Battles
1. Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) vs Nashra Sandhu (PAK-W)
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Why it matters: Mandhana is India’s most prolific ODI batter in 2025 with 936 runs, including 4 centuries. She sets the tone for India’s innings with her aggressive strokeplay.
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Sandhu’s challenge: Nashra Sandhu is Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker this year with 16 scalps and has troubled India before, dismissing Mandhana twice in past encounters.
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Impact: If Sandhu can remove Mandhana early, Pakistan can put India’s middle order under pressure. Conversely, if Mandhana survives the new-ball spell, India could run away with a big total.
2. Deepti Sharma (IND-W) vs Fatima Sana (PAK-W)
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Why it matters: Deepti Sharma is the heartbeat of India’s side, excelling with both bat (434 runs @72 avg in 2025) and ball (20 wickets). She was Player of the Match against Sri Lanka.
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Sana’s challenge: Fatima Sana leads Pakistan’s pace attack and can swing the ball in Colombo conditions. She also contributes valuable runs in the lower middle order.
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Impact: This all-rounder vs all-rounder battle could be decisive. If Sana dismisses Deepti cheaply, Pakistan can control the middle overs. If Deepti dominates, India’s win chances skyrocket.
3. Jemimah Rodrigues (IND-W) vs Diana Baig (PAK-W)
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Why it matters: Rodrigues has been India’s most reliable middle-order batter in 2025, scoring 479 runs at an average of 43.5 with two centuries.
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Baig’s challenge: Diana Baig’s disciplined seam bowling and ability to move the ball make her a constant threat. She bowled a brilliant spell (1/14 in 8 overs) against Bangladesh recently.
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Impact: If Rodrigues handles Baig’s accuracy, India’s middle order will flourish. But if Baig strikes early, Pakistan can choke India’s run flow in the middle overs.
4. Sneh Rana (IND-W) vs Sidra Amin (PAK-W)
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Why it matters: Rana is India’s spin leader, known for controlling middle overs and breaking partnerships. She took 2/32 against Sri Lanka and has 23 wickets this year.
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Amin’s challenge: Sidra Amin is Pakistan’s standout batter in 2025 with 518 runs at an average of 74. She is their only centurion this year and often anchors the innings.
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Impact: If Rana dismisses Amin early, Pakistan’s fragile batting could collapse again. But if Amin survives Rana’s spell, Pakistan can hope for a competitive total.
5. Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W) vs Nashra Sandhu / Rameen Shamim (PAK-W)
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Why it matters: Despite being India’s captain, Harmanpreet has struggled against Pakistan, scoring only 55 runs in 5 ODIs. However, her experience makes her dangerous.
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Pakistan’s plan: Expect Pakistan’s spinners, especially Sandhu and Shamim, to target Kaur with flight and turn, exploiting her past struggles.
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Impact: If Harmanpreet finally clicks, India will gain momentum. If Pakistan keeps its quiet again, it boosts its morale and pressure on India’s middle order.
IND-W vs PAK-W Prediction
With a dominant head-to-head record (11-0) and better recent form, India Women are clear favourites. Pakistan Women will rely on Sidra Amin and Nashra Sandhu to deliver, but India’s balance across departments gives them the edge.
Prediction: India Women to win and extend their unbeaten ODI streak over Pakistan Women.
