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India vs Pakistan – ICC Women’s World Cup: Match time, handshake row, rain

India vs Pakistan – ICC Women’s World Cup: Match time, handshake row, rain

Summary

The India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 5. There is attention on whether the teams will shake hands, given recent tensions, but players from both teams aim to focus on the game itself.

Key Facts

  • The India vs Pakistan match is part of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
  • The game will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at 09:30 GMT on Sunday, October 5.
  • There is uncertainty about whether players will shake hands due to political tensions between the two countries.
  • The men's teams of the two countries did not shake hands during the Asia Cup 2025, causing controversy.
  • Both teams' players, including Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana, say they want to concentrate on the game itself.
  • In the previous World Cup, players from both teams shared friendly interactions, including with the then-captain of Pakistan’s daughter.
  • India's bowling coach emphasizes the importance of focusing on cricket during the World Cup campaign.

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