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“Saajish rachni padegi”: Ex-India Batter taunts Pakistan ahead of Women’s WC 2025 clash

Poulomi Chakraborty

Reema Malhotra on IND-W vs PAK-W clash (Source: @ReemaMalhotra8/x.com, @munafpa99881129/x.com)Reema Malhotra on IND-W vs PAK-W clash (Source: @ReemaMalhotra8/x.com, @munafpa99881129/x.com)

The drama of the Asia Cup 2025 final is still fresh, but the stage is already set for another thrilling India-Pakistan clash. As the Women’s World Cup 2025 is underway, the arch-rivals are set to grace the big stage again.

On October 5, India Women are all set to face Pakistan Women, and thrills are touching the sky again. Ahead of the game, former Indian batter Reema Malhotra’s subtle dig at the Women in Green added more spice to the rivalry.

Reema Malhotra adds spice to IND-W vs PAK-W rivalry

The recent cross-border tension channeled into the cricket field, as the entire cricket world witnessed the dramatic India-Pakistan clashes at the big stage of the Asia Cup 2025. As the Indian men’s side defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final, now India Women are set to take charge. Now, the arch-rivals are set to take on each other on October 5 in the Women's World Cup.

Over the years, Pakistan Women’s stats against their rivals are raising eyebrows as they are yet to register their maiden ODI victory against India Women. As the high-voltage clash nears, excitement is rising high. Ahead of the game, former Indian Women's cricketer Reema Malhotra added spice to the rivalry with a subtle dig at the neighbors during her chat with Star Sports.

“11 mein se 11 match bharat ne jeete hain. 5 tareekh ko aap bolenge 12 mein se 12 match bhi bharat ne jeete hain. Maine ek kahaawat bataayi thi na, 'kyun pade ho chakkar mein, koi nahin hai takkar mein?' Pakistan takkar mein nahin ho sakta. Jis tarah ki bhartiya team hai. Jis tarah ka unka pradarshan hai, playing XI hai (India have won 11 out of 11 matches. On 5th you will say, India have won all 12. Pakistan cannot give India a run for their money, the way Indian team's performance and their playing XI is),” she said.


“Agar Pakistan team ko dekhein 1 ya 2 match-winner nazar aayenge. Bharatiya team ko dekhenge toh top 5 wicket girne ke baad bhi, jis tareeke se match jeeta hai, number of match-winners nazar aate hain. Mujhe lagta hai ki Pakistan ko agar Bharat ko haraana hai toh saajish rachni padegi. Bharat hone nahin degi (If you see Pakistan's team, there are only 1 or 2 match-winners. If you see India, they won even after 5 wickets of theirs fell. So, there are plenty of match-winners. If India are to defeat Pakistan, they have to do a conspiracy. India won't let it happen),” she added.

A perfect beginning for India Women

As the Women’s World Cup 2025 is taking place, cricket fans across the globe are enjoying some unmissable cricket action. Facing the Sri Lanka Women, Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. gave a dreamy start. After Smriti Mandhana fell early, pressure mounted, but a steady partnership between Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol turned the tide. Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur then added half-centuries, guiding India Women to a challenging total.

Defending the total, Kranti Gaud secured the early blood, sending Hasini Perera in 14 runs. As captain Chamari Athapaththu was aiming a half-century, Deepti Sharma removed her in 43 runs. With dominant performances from Sneh Rana and Shree Charani, along with Deepti Sharma’s brilliance, India Women restricted Sri Lanka to 211, sealing a comfortable 59-run victory. With the next assignment in sight, they are aiming to continue their dominating form.