New Zealand Women (NZ W) square off against Pakistan Women (PAK W) in match No. 19 of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, October 18.
The White Ferns have won
one match and lost two so far in the campaign. Their most recent clash, which was against Sri Lanka, ended without a result. New Zealand are fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, and a win on Saturday will be crucial for them. They are currently stationed at No. 5 on the points table, but a win against Pakistan will help them break into the top four.
Meanwhile, Pakistan started with losses in their first three games before the last one was washed out. While they are languishing at the bottom of the table, Pakistan will take heart from their performances in their last couple of games. They had Australia on the mat at one stage before Beth Mooney and Alana King played gritty knocks to set up a win for the defending champions. In their last game, Fatima Sana and Co. were cruising towards a historic win against England before rain came in to break their hearts.
NZ W vs PAK W Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 19, Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 18; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report
Batting first has been the more rewarding choice on this ground, but with rain in the offing, chasing teams could be beneficial, especially if DLS comes into play. If rain doesn't come into play, spinners will be able to grip the ball and use the conditions to their advantage.
NZ W vs PAK W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 17 |
| NZ W Won | 15 |
| PAK W Won | 02 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Fixture | January 28, 1997 (NZ W Won) |
| Last Fixture | December 18, 2023 (Tied, PAK Won in Super Over) |
NZ W vs PAK W Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women (NZ W):
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Eden Carson.
Pakistan Women (PAK W):
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz (WK), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
NZ W vs PAK W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has been in scintillating form, amassing 260 runs in three innings at an average of 86.67 and a strike rate of 88.14. She will look to continue her red-hot form against Pakistan on Saturday, playing a crucial role in orchestrating an important win for New Zealand.
Probable Best Bowler: Fatima Sana
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana is the joint-second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. She has nine wickets so far from the four matches she has played. The 23-year-old has an average of 16 and an economy rate of 4.24. If Pakistan are to give New Zealand a run for their money, Sana will have to have a great time with the ball on Saturday.
Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand Women win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
