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Pakistan bat first vs Bangladesh in Women's World Cup as Fatima wins toss in her 50th ODI

Aashay Chopade

PAK vs BAN toss (Source:@HamzaEjaz367/X.com)PAK vs BAN toss (Source:@HamzaEjaz367/X.com)

The Women's World Cup 2025 is off to a rollicking start, and now in the third match, Pakistan are up against Bangladesh. It is the first match in Colombo, and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has won an important toss and has opted to bat first.

Bangladesh have left out Ritu Moni, and they have one debutant, Rubya Haider. For Pakistan, the likes of Sadaf Shamas and Shawaal Zulfiqar have missed out. Also, Pakistan captain, Fatima Sana is playing her 50th ODI. Overall, both teams have gone with their usual superstars and would like to start off on a winning note.

PAK-W vs BAN-W: Playing XIs

Pakistan Women Playing XI: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal

Bangladesh Women Playing XI: Farzana Hoque Lisa, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women: Captain's Talk

Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Women Captain): "It is okay, we wanted to bat. We played a warm-up game here, it is good to bat first here. Actually, we are not sitting down at home. We did a lot of camps for skills and fitness. We didn't play too many international games but we worked on physical and mental health. We have a debutant today. Rubya Haider is playing her first international game today."

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women Captain): "We will bat first. The pitch looks good, and I think it is going to be a batting wicket. Hopefully, we can play good cricket here. Every team becomes a tough side when it comes to the World Cup, but we did play them (Bangladesh) in the qualifiers, and if we play good cricket, then we can beat anyone on our day.  Three new faces, who will be playing their first World Cup game today."