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ODI World Cup: Pakistan enters the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on the back of winning the qualifying tournament in April, including sweeping past West Indies and Bangladesh. With Pakistan set to play all of its games in Colombo, their spin-heavy attack, Fatima Sana’s influence, and Sidra Amin’s consistency at the top offer glimpses of a team eager to go past being a group stage finisher.

But questions remain: can they come on top of pressure situations, and will their fielding hold up when it matters most? Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal, who previously served as the side’s selector and has dabbled in broadcasting, spoke exclusively to IANS on the team’s readiness for the mega event, the significance of playing all games at one venue, Fatima’s growth, and more. Excerpts: -

Q. Can this be the World Cup where Pakistan sheds its inconsistency and gives others a run for their money?