Colombo – In a high-stakes ICC Women’s World Cup group match, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against arch-rivals India.

Pakistan’s skipper, Fatima Sana, after winning the toss, invited India to bat, expressing confidence in her team’s form and stating, “We performed well in the qualifiers, and we aim to deliver a strong performance today as well.”

The match, being played in Colombo, has the added factor of weather conditions, as the Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain throughout the day, which could influence the game’s outcome.

Meanwhile, a moment of tension occurred before the match when the Indian women’s team, following in the footsteps of their men’s side, chose not to shake hands with Pakistani players. This act drew attention to the ongoing political and sporting rivalry between the two nations, adding further intensity to an already crucial encounter.