The twenty-fifth encounter of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 sets the stage for an enthralling Asian showdown as Sri Lanka Women take on Pakistan Women on October 24th at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The match begins at 3:00 PM (IST) and promises a fierce contest between two sides eager to end the group stage on a strong note.
Form Guide – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s campaign has been a blend of promise, frustration, and intermittent brilliance. Their opening game against India saw the bowlers excel, reducing the hosts to 124/6 before a rain-adjusted DLS chase proved too steep. A rain-hit encounter with Australia stalled their rhythm, while a batting collapse against England (164 all out while chasing 254) exposed middle-order frailty. Consecutive washouts against New Zealand further disrupted their progress, and a crushing 10-wicket defeat to South Africa deepened their struggles. However, a spirited 7-run win over Bangladesh reignited belief within the camp.
With semi-final qualification still mathematically possible, Sri Lanka enters this clash knowing a win could keep their hopes alive — provided other results fall in their favour. Captain Chamari Athapaththu and her team will be determined to maintain momentum and capitalize on home conditions in Colombo.
Form Guide – Pakistan
For Pakistan, this World Cup has been a story of unfulfilled potential. Their campaign began with successive batting collapses — 129 all out vs Bangladesh and 159 all out vs India — which exposed their lack of composure under pressure. Despite a brave fight against Australia and a disciplined bowling display against England, rain interruptions against England and New Zealand denied them valuable opportunities to turn things around. Their recent 150-run defeat to South Africa highlighted the gulf between their bowling resilience and batting inconsistency.
With semi-final hopes now extinguished, Pakistan will be aiming to finish the tournament on a high. Skipper Fatima Sana and senior pros Nashra Sandhu and Sidra Amin will look to inspire a strong finish, as the team focuses on building momentum for future assignments and restoring pride in the green jersey.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 33
- Sri Lanka Wins: 22
- Pakistan Wins: 11
Sri Lanka holds a commanding advantage in this rivalry, winning 22 of the 33 encounters between the two sides. However, recent history has slightly favoured Pakistan, who have claimed five of the last six meetings, including a 2-1 series victory during Sri Lanka’s 2022 tour of Pakistan. With pride and points on the line, this fixture promises another chapter in one of Asian women’s cricket’s most competitive rivalries.
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