India vs Pakistan cricket match for fourth consecutive Sunday:Indian men’s team claimed a hat-trick of wins in Asia Cup; Women in Blue lead 11-0 over PAK

The stage is set once again as the two teams prepare to meet at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, October 5, in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With diplomatic tensions running high off the field, the spotlight will also fall on the vast gulf between the two sides’ performances on it. This is the fourth time in four consecutive Sundays that India and Pakistan will face off on the cricket field. While the Indian men’s team completed a hat-trick of wins in Asia Cup, the women’s team will look to dominate the arch-rivals in the World Cup. In women’s cricket, India have consistently dominated the contests, leaving little room for suspense or balance in the rivalry. The encounters have been marked more by India’s superiority than by any genuine back-and-forth competition, making the fixture predictable in terms of outcomes. In the ongoing tournament too, while India have started off with a win over Pakistan, in their tournament opener, Pakistan succumbed to a defeat to Bangladesh. Whenever India and Pakistan face off in cricket, emotions flare, television ratings surge and fans erupt with passion. While this excitement extends to both men’s and women’s matches, the women’s encounters have rarely carried the same on-field edge. Adding to the tense backdrop, the BCCI has announced there will be no handshakes or photo sessions during the upcoming IND-PAK clash, echoing the fallout from the Men’s Asia Cup controversy. IND vs PAK, Match Details Date Time: 05 October, 03:00 PM Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar (App/Website) Live Telecast: Star Sports Network IND vs PAK, head-to-head record Pakistan is yet to taste victory against India in the 50-over format. The two sides have faced each other 11 times, and India has emerged victorious on every occasion. Their most recent meeting came in 2022, when India sealed a dominant 107-run win, once again underlining their dominance in women’s cricket. R Premadasa Stadium, pitch report The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch starts out balanced and batter-friendly, offering consistent bounce on its black-soil base, but gradually slows down to heavily assist spinners as the game progresses. While pacers find little seam movement, especially under lights, spinners often thrive in these conditions, turning the venue into a classic subcontinental challenge. The recent Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women clash showcased both the early batting-friendly nature of the surface and the difficulties created by moisture and weather interruptions. Colombo weather report Sunday’s weather is expected to be warm and humid at 29°C, with scattered thunderstorms likely. Precipitation chances stand at 45%, and humidity will hover around 74%, making conditions feel sticky. Winds blowing at 16 km/h may offer slight relief, but players and spectators should be prepared for possible weather interruptions.