NZ-W vs PAK-W: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
By Chirag - Oct 18, 2025 10:09 AM
Last updated on Oct 18, 2025 10:10 AM
The 19th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see New Zealand Women face Pakistan Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, October 18th. New Zealand currently sits fifth in the points table with three points, while Pakistan Women are at the bottom with one point.
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Series | ICC Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 19 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date & Time | October 18, 2025 – 3:00 PM IST |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
Both teams have had rain-affected matches in their previous games. Pakistan Women’s last match versus England ended as a no-result due to rain, despite Pakistan being in a strong position at 34/0 chasing 113 (DLS). New Zealand Women’s previous game against Sri Lanka also ended without a result after Sri Lanka posted 258, and rain prevented New Zealand from batting. Both teams are eager to perform well, with this encounter promising excitement.
Head-to-Head Record: NZ-W vs PAK-W
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|
| New Zealand Women | 15 |
| Pakistan Women | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
New Zealand Women have dominated historical encounters over Pakistan Women.
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Weather & Pitch Report
- Weather Report: The weather in Colombo is expected to be cloudy with heavy thunderstorms in the morning, scattered thunderstorms near match start, and light rain with thundershowers expected in the evening.
- Pitch Report: The pitch offers challenging batting conditions with ample assistance for pace and spin bowlers. Due to probable rain interruptions, both teams are likely to prefer chasing the target.
Probable Playing 11
1. Fatima Sana (c), 2. Sidra Nawaz (wk), 3. Muneeba Ali, 4. Omaima Sohail, 5. Aliya Riaz, 6. Sidra Amin, 7. Natalia Pervaiz, 8. Sadia Iqbal, 9. Nashra Sandhu, 10. Diana Baig, 11. Rameen Shamim
1. Suzie Bates, 2. Georgia Plimmer, 3. Amelia Kerr, 4. Sophie Devine (c), 5. Brooke Halliday, 6. Maddy Green, 7. Isabella Gaze (wk), 8. Jess Kerr, 9. Lea Tahuhu, 10. Eden Carson, 11. Bree Illing
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Considering team balance, head-to-head dominance, and current form, New Zealand Women are the clear favourites. Their experienced core of Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Amelia Kerr provides both stability and firepower.
Pakistan Women have shown glimpses of improvement but continue to rely heavily on their bowlers. Unless the conditions heavily favour spin or rain shortens the game drastically, New Zealand are expected to secure the win comfortably.
AI Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to win.
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