The ninth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling contest as Australia Women take on Pakistan Women on October 8th at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The match begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated encounters of the group stage.
Form Guide – Australia
Australia have made a confident start to their World Cup campaign. In their opening match against New Zealand, Ashleigh Gardner’s blistering 115 off 83 balls rescued the side from 128/5, propelling them to 327. Their bowlers then took charge, wrapping up a commanding 89-run victory. The second fixture against Sri Lanka was unfortunately washed out, with both sides sharing a point each.
Leading into the World Cup, Australia had played just six ODIs in 2025 but looked sharp and balanced. They began the year with a 3-0 clean sweep over England, followed by a high-scoring series against India in September — chasing 282 successfully in the first match, stumbling to 190 in the second, but bouncing back with a massive 412-run total in Delhi to seal the decider. Despite a warm-up loss to England, their overall rhythm and squad depth remain undeniable, positioning them as early tournament favorites.
Form Guide – Pakistan
Pakistan, meanwhile, have endured a tough beginning. Their batting faltered against Bangladesh, bowled out for just 129, resulting in a seven-wicket defeat. In their second match against India, the bowlers showed discipline to restrict the opposition to 247, but the batting unit once again struggled, collapsing for 159 to suffer an 88-run loss.
Earlier in the year, Pakistan had displayed impressive consistency during the World Cup Qualifiers, remaining unbeaten at home. They carried that confidence into their series against South Africa, where — after losing the first two matches — they bounced back emphatically in the third, bowling out the visitors for 115 and chasing it down with six wickets in hand. However, their preparation for the main event was disrupted by persistent rain, with one warm-up abandoned and another ending in a close 4-wicket loss to South Africa.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 16
- Australia Women Wins – 16
- Pakistan Women Wins – 0
Australia and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times in One-Day Internationals, with Australia maintaining a flawless record. Their most recent encounter came during Pakistan’s 2023–24 tour of Australia, where the hosts clinched the three-match ODI series 3–0 with dominant all-round performances.
As both teams take the field in Colombo, fans can expect a spirited battle — one between the tournament giants aiming to dominate and a side eager to defy the odds and script an upset.
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