The rivalry between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup may have concluded, but the two teams are gearing up for another encounter in the world of cricket. The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will witness a league round match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, October 5th, just a week after the Asia Cup 2025 final. While the ultimate result will be decided on the field, India is widely considered the favorite. Beyond the match’s outcome, a key point of interest will be whether the on-field dynamics reflect the tensions seen during the Asia Cup.
The match is slated for Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. While India is the designated host for the tournament, the Indian team’s earlier decision to avoid traveling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 led Pakistan to reciprocate by declining to host the Indian team. Subsequently, the Pakistan women’s team’s matches are being held in Sri Lanka. The upcoming match is expected to be influenced by the existing strains between the two nations and the incidents from the Men’s Asia Cup. There have been reports that the BCCI has informed the Indian team to refrain from physical greetings with the Pakistani team, echoing the behavior seen during the Asia Cup.