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The Indian women’s cricket team is gearing up for their exciting match against Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, October 5. Their training session at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo took an unexpected turn when a greyish-brown snake was spotted near the drains and stands just as the players were heading to the nets on Friday evening.
Instead of panicking, the players, support staff, and media were amused by the surprise visitor. The snake was identified as a common rat snake, known locally as “Garandiya.” Encounters like this aren’t uncommon at the venue, which has seen similar visits during past cricket events, including matches in the Lanka Premier League and an ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in July.
Once the snake slithered away, the team’s focus quickly shifted back to preparing for their high-stakes match against Pakistan. A ground official reassured everyone, saying, “It’s not venomous. It doesn’t bite. It’s just a Garandiya, looking for rats.”
Different Starting Points for India and Pakistan
India kicked off their Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a strong performance, securing a 59-run victory (DLS method) over Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. After facing some early troubles at 124 for six, Deepti Sharma (53) and Amanjot Kaur (57) teamed up for a crucial 103-run partnership, helping India post 269 for eight in 47 overs. Sri Lanka, in response, was bowled out for 211 in just 45.4 overs, attracting a record crowd of 22,843 for a Women’s World Cup group-stage match.
On the other hand, Pakistan faced disappointment, losing to Bangladesh by seven wickets in Colombo. Their batting lineup collapsed for just 129 runs in 38.3 overs, with only Rameen Shamim (23) and Fatima Sana (22) showing any resistance. Bangladesh’s spin attack, featuring Shorna Akter (3 wickets for 19 runs) and Marufa Akter (2 for 28), dismantled Pakistan’s batting order. Rubya Haider then secured victory for Bangladesh with an unbeaten 54, successfully chasing down the target in 31.1 overs.
Now, Pakistan has a tough job ahead. They need to quickly regroup and enhance their batting and bowling if they hope to compete with India in this highly anticipated clash.
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