The highly anticipated 6th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be played between India and Pakistan on October 5th, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST and is expected to draw significant attention, given the historic rivalry and competitive stakes between the two teams.
Pakistani players stand out as key contenders capable of making a significant
1. Sidra Amin
Sidra Amin is a technically sound right-handed opening batter known for her calm and composed nature and ability to play great innings under pressure. She has been the backbone of Pakistan’s batting for over a decade with a career total of 2,271 runs in 78 WODIs, including 6 centuries and 12 half-centuries. Amin’s style is characterized by steady shot selection and the ability to build long innings, blending defense with timely aggression when needed. She also occasionally bowls right-arm medium-fast. Amin tends to play the role of stabilizer at the top order, setting a strong platform for her team with patience and skill.
She is one of the top scorers in ODI since the Women’s World Cup 2022 with 1,485 runs in this duration.
Sidra Amin has been in sparkling form recently, particularly showcased during the Pakistan series against South Africa held in Lahore. In a remarkable display of batting dominance, she scored back-to-back centuries with an unbeaten 121* and then 122 in the next match, establishing herself. Prior to this, she had also played a steady 50* in the series, contributing significantly to her team’s performances.
However, in the opening match of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup against Bangladesh, Amin was unable to continue this streak and was dismissed cheaply. Despite this early setback, her overall form remains impressive given her consistency and recent big scores. Her technique blends patience and aggression, allowing her to build innings
2. Fatima Sana
Fatima Sana is a dynamic right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, who is leading Pakistan as captain at the age of 23 . She combines aggression with skill both in batting and bowling, making her a genuine all-round match-winner. As a bowler, she is known for her ability to take crucial wickets with disciplined line and length, highlighted by a best bowling figure of 5/39. With the bat, she plays a naturally attacking style, capable of accelerating the innings and putting pressure on the opposition.
Earlier this year, in a match in Lahore against Thailand, she scored an unbeaten 62* and took 3 crucial wickets, displaying her all-round capabilities. However, following that performance, her batting has not been as impactful, and her wicket-taking ability has lessened, with fewer wickets taken in recent matches. In the opening match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 against Bangladesh, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana contributed 22 runs with the bat and took 1 wicket. Despite her efforts, the team suffered a heavy defeat, and her overall batting and bowling performances have been a bit below expectations.
Fatima Sana has acknowledged the challenges but remains optimistic about improving as the tournament progresses, emphasizing teamwork and strategic adjustments to enhance performance in upcoming games. Her role as captain and all-rounder keeps her vital to Pakistan’s plans, even as she aims to regain her best form.
3. Muneeba Ali Siddiqui
Muneeba Ali is a left-handed top-order batter and wicketkeeper, known for her solid technique and dependable starts. Her batting style is patient and composed, focusing on building innings through well-timed strokes and steady accumulation of runs. Muneeba’s role as a wicketkeeper-batter adds value to the team’s balance, combining reliable hands behind the stumps with consistent batting performances. With 1,327 ODI runs and several important innings, she forms a critical pillar in Pakistan’s batting lineup, often providing the stability needed after the powerplay overs.
She scored 17 runs in the opening match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 against Bangladesh. Prior to this, she displayed solid form in the South Africa ODI series with notable scores of 76 and 44, indicating her capability to provide steady starts and build innings under different conditions.
Muneeba’s batting style is marked by technical soundness and patience, allowing her to anchor the innings and set a foundation for the team. She combines a range of classical cricket shots, including elegant cover drives and well-timed sweeps, with the ability to accelerate when required.
These players exhibit distinct and complementary styles, they can be key performers from Pakistan against the match with India.
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