Pakistan vs India Women ODI World Cup Match Moved to Neutral Venue

The Pakistan women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This decision was confirmed after the ICC released the full schedule of the tournament. While the World Cup will return to India for the first time since 2013, Pakistan’s matches will all be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, instead of Indian stadiums.

This arrangement has been made under a special hybrid model, due to the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reached an agreement to ensure Pakistan’s participation in the tournament without compromising political standpoints.

The situation is linked to India’s earlier decision not to send their men’s team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In response, the PCB also decided that Pakistan’s women’s team will not visit India for the ODI World Cup. Therefore, all of Pakistan’s matches, including their highly anticipated game against India, will be played at a neutral venue in Colombo.

Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Schedule:

Date	Opponent
October 2	Bangladesh
October 5	India
October 8	Australia
October 15	England
October 18	New Zealand
October 21	South Africa
October 24	Sri Lanka

Among all the matches, the October 5 clash between Pakistan and India is expected to be the most exciting and watched match of the tournament. Although the game won’t be held in India, the rivalry between the two nations will still bring high energy and global attention. Playing it at a neutral venue might even add more intensity and drama.

Format and Chances of Progress

This year’s Women’s ODI World Cup will follow a round-robin format, where all eight participating teams will face each other once. After this round, the top four teams will move on to the semi-finals. This means that every match is very important, especially for teams like Pakistan, who will need to beat some of the world’s strongest teams like Australia, England, and India to qualify.

If Pakistan finishes in the top four, their semi-final match will also be played in Colombo on October 29, as per the ICC’s plan to keep neutrality. The final match is scheduled for November 2, and it may also be moved to Colombo, depending on which teams reach the final. This plan ensures fairness and safety for all teams involved.

Pakistan Aiming for a Big Impact

The Pakistan women’s cricket team, led by Fatima Sana, has taken a long and challenging path to qualify for this World Cup. Despite not being among the favorites, the team is full of young talent and determination. They believe they can surprise some of the top teams and make it to the knockout rounds.

As the tournament gets closer, fans and experts are watching closely to see how the team performs under these unique circumstances. The women in green will be aiming to give their best, make their country proud, and possibly write a new chapter in Pakistan’s women’s cricket history.

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