Colombo, Sri Lanka – The highly anticipated ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5th faces a significant threat from adverse weather conditions. After the Sri Lanka vs Australia match was abandoned due to rain on October 4th at the same venue, concerns are growing that the weather may once again play spoilsport.
According to weather reports, Colombo is expected to experience a cloudy morning with a high probability of precipitation. AccuWeather forecasts a 100% chance of rain with 92% cloud cover and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius in the morning. While the chance of rain decreases to 25% in the afternoon, the cloud cover is expected to remain high at 99%, with humidity around 73%. Evening conditions are predicted to be cooler, with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius, a 25% chance of rain, 97% cloud cover, and 83% humidity. Night may bring some rain and a 15% chance of thunderstorms.
The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time. Although early showers might not cause major disruptions, the persistent cloud cover and the possibility of rain interruptions remain a strong possibility throughout the day.
Both teams have had contrasting starts to their World Cup campaign. India secured a 59-run victory against Sri Lanka via the DLS method after a crucial middle-order partnership between Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur. On the other hand, Pakistan suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Bangladesh.
The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is known to initially favor batters, but as the match progresses, it tends to assist spinners with consistent bounce and slower middle overs. The toss could play a crucial role, and teams will need to adapt quickly to any weather-affected surfaces.
If the match is washed out, both India and Pakistan will share a point. While a complete washout would be disappointing for fans, even intermittent rain could disrupt the flow of the game and impact the strategies of both teams. The overcast conditions might favor swing bowlers, potentially making early wickets crucial.
Despite the weather concerns, the match remains highly anticipated due to the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan. India has historically dominated thisfixture in women's cricket, holding an 11-0 lead in their head-to-head record. Pakistan will be eager to break this streak, while India aims to continue their dominance. All eyes will be on the Colombo skies as fans hope the weather will permit a full and exciting contest.
