ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India are set to meet today, Sunday, in a much-anticipated encounter at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, though persistent rain in Colombo threatens to disrupt play at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
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Pakistan are seeking to bounce back after a heavy opening defeat to Bangladesh, while India come in with confidence following their win against Sri Lanka. Forecasts predict intermittent showers throughout the day, and officials have warned that the weather could interrupt or even shorten the match. Heavy rain in Colombo also forced the cancelation of Saturday’s fixture between Sri Lanka and Australia.
India have an unbeaten record against Pakistan in women’s One-Day Internationals, winning all 11 previous encounters. Pakistan will play all their group-stage matches in Colombo, with both the semifinal (Oct. 29) and the final (Nov. 2) also scheduled for the same venue.
The contest comes amid renewed political tension after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suggested its players may again avoid handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts, continuing a policy adopted during the men’s Asia Cup earlier this year.
