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The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see New Zealand Women (NZ-W) square off with Pakistan Women (PAK-W) in Match 19 on Saturday, October 18 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The exciting encounter will get underway at 3:00 PM IST with both teams desperate for a victory to stay alive in the tournament.
New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women have had a mixed tournament so far, registering one win, two losses and one no result in four outings. Their last match against Sri Lanka Women ended without a result but they struggled with the ball as the hosts piled up 258/6. Sophie Devine led from the front with three wickets while Bree Illing chipped in with two.
With the bat, Devine has been the standout performer for the White Ferns, showing her class and experience while Brooke Halliday has provided crucial support in the middle order. As the tournament nears its final stretch, New Zealand will be under pressure to deliver a complete performance to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Pakistan Women
On the other hand, Pakistan Women are still searching for their first win of the tournament after three defeats and one no result. Their most recent outing against England Women was washed out but not before a spirited showing with the ball. They restricted England to 133/9 with captain Fatima Sana producing a brilliant spell of 4 wickets and Sadia Iqbal adding 2 scalps.
Chasing a modest target, Pakistan reached 34/0 in 6.4 overs before rain spoiled their chances of pulling off an upset. Despite flashes of promise, the team will need a massive effort with both bat and ball to overcome New Zealand and register their first victory of the campaign.
NZ-W vs PAK-W head-to-head overview
New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women have faced each other 17 times in One-Day Internationals. The White Ferns have dominated the rivalry, winning 15 matches, while Pakistan have managed just one victory. One encounter ended in a tie.
R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo traditionally offers a surface that assists batters early on with a touch of seam movement for the pacers. However, as the match progresses, spinners take charge, using the grip and turn to dictate the middle overs. Out of 27 Women’s ODIs played here, 15 have been won by teams batting first, 10 by chasing sides, while 2 ended without a result. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and let the spinners take control in the latter half.
New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women’s probable playing XI
New Zealand Women
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr.
Pakistan Women
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Top run scorers in NZ-W vs PAK-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Suzie Bates: 874 Runs
The veteran batter has scored 874 runs in 14 matches at an average of 72.83, including 3 centuries and 5 fifties with a best of 168. Her class and composure at the top make her the biggest threat to Pakistan’s bowlers.
Sophie Devine: 481 Runs
New Zealand Women captain, Sophie Devine has compiled 481 runs in 12 innings at an average of 43.72, striking at 119.95 with one hundred and four fifties. A true all-round match-winner for the White Ferns.
Maddy Green: 233 Runs
The middle-order anchor has accumulated 233 runs in 8 matches at an average of 58.25 with two fifties, showcasing her ability to build and finish innings efficiently.
Top wicket-takers in NZ-W vs PAK-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Amelia Kerr: 20 Wickets
Amelia Kerr has been brilliant, taking 20 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 20.90, with best figures of 4/42. She is equally dangerous with bat and ball.
Lea Tahuhu: 14 Wickets
The experienced pacer has picked up 14 wickets in 11 matches at 25.42 average, maintaining control with swing and accuracy.
Nashra Sandhu: 8 Wickets
Nashra Sandhu has taken 8 wickets in 8 matches at 42.50 average with a best of 2/59, and remains Pakistan’s main spin weapon.
NZ-W vs PAK-W stats
New Zealand Women’s records
- New Zealand have played one ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, which ended in no result.
- Sophie Devine has been in tremendous form as she has scored 260 runs in four World Cup matches at an average of 86.66, including one century and two fifties.
- Brooke Halliday has scored 184 runs in seven ODIs in 2025, averaging 36.80.
- Maddy Green has made 181 runs in five innings this year, including a century.
- Jess Kerr has picked up 11 wickets in seven ODIs in 2025 at 3.86 economy.
- Suzie Bates vs Fatima Sana in ODIs: 70 runs, 75 balls, 0 dismissals
- Rosemary Mair vs Muneeba Ali in ODIs: 4 runs, 6 balls, 1 dismissal
- Lea Tahuhu vs Aliya Riaz in ODIs: 14 runs, 30 balls, 0 dismissals
Pakistan Women’s records
- Pakistan have played 4 ODIs at this venue, losing 3 and one ending in no result.
- Sidra Ameen has been Pakistan’s top performer this year as she has amassed 634 runs in 12 ODIs at an average of 70.44, including 2 centuries and 5 fifties.
- Muneeba Ali has scored 375 runs in 12 matches this year at 34.09 average, including three fifties.
- Nashra Sandhu has been consistent with the ball, taking 20 wickets in 12 ODIs this year at an economy of 4.08, including one five-wicket haul.
- Fatima Sana has bagged 21 wickets in 12 ODIs in 2025 at 4.67 economy, leading from the front as captain.
- Sidra Amin vs Amelia Kerr in ODIs: 28 runs, 31 balls, 1 dismissal
- Nashra Sandhu vs Sophie Devine in ODIs: 52 runs, 63 balls, 1 dismissal
- Diana Baig vs Brooke Halliday in ODIs: 5 runs, 7 balls, 0 dismissals
Records that can be broken in NZ-W vs PAK-W Match 19 of 2025 Women’s World Cup
- Suzie Bates needs 75 runs to become only the second woman after Mithali Raj to reach 6000 ODI runs.
- Maddy Green requires 2 fours to complete 150 ODI fours.
- Brooke Halliday needs 5 fours to complete 100 ODI fours.
- Georgia Plimmer requires 69 runs to reach 500 ODI runs.
- Sidra Ameen needs 10 fours to complete 250 ODI fours.
- Aliya Riaz is 4 fours away from reaching 150 ODI fours.
- Sidra Nawaz requires 33 runs to complete 500 ODI runs.
