The third ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women on October 2, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST (12:30 PM SLT local time).
Both Bangladesh and Pakistan will start with 0 points in the points table.
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network.
BAN vs PAK: Head to Head
Bangladesh holds a 6-4 lead over Pakistan in the last 10 ODIs.
The matches between the two have been close, with one going to a Super Over. This season, the two teams will meet for the first time.
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the 2025 World Cup Qualifier.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Women Team Status
Bangladesh: Mixed form in 2025, with 3 wins in 8 ODIs. Fargana Hoque (2 recent half-centuries) and Nigar Sultana have been effective with the bat.
Ritu Moni (12 wickets in 8 ODIs) and Marufa Akter are bowling strengths. 3 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Defeated South Africa by 4 wickets in the recent warm-up.
Pakistan: 5 wins in 10 ODIs in 2025, good form. Muneeba Ali (345 runs in 8 ODIs) and Aliya Riaz have contributed with the bat.
Sadia Iqbal (16 wickets in 10 ODIs) is bowling strength. 3 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Defeated Sri Lanka by 3 wickets in the recent warm-up.
Bangladesh Probable Playing XI
- Fargana Hoque
- Sharmin Akhter
- Nigar Sultana (C/WK)
- Rubya Hyder
- Sobhana Mostary
- Ritu Moni
- Shorna Akter
- Fahima Khatun
- Nahida Akter
- Marufa Actor
- Fariha Trisna
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
- Muneeba Ali(WK)
- Sidra Ameen
- Eyman Fatima
- Aliya Riaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Fatima Sana (C)
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Sana Fatima
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
- Diana Baig
BAN vs PAK Match Weather & Pitch Report
R. The pitch at the Premadasa Stadium is balanced, favoring fast bowlers in the early overs, and spinners dominate later in the innings..
Temperature in Colombo on October 2, 2025: 28-32°C, partly cloudy, 10-15 km/h wind, 30% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: BAN vs PAK Match Prediction
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction: Bangladesh will be led by Fargana Hoque and Nigar Sultana, and by Ritu Moni and Marufa Akter.
A recent warm-up win will boost confidence.
Pakistan will be led by Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz, and by Sadia Iqbal.
Bangladesh’s chances of winning are 55%, Pakistan’s 45%. If Bangladesh bats first and scores 240+, their chances of winning will increase.
Pakistan needs a big innings from Muneeba and early wickets from Iqbal to win. Bangladesh has the upper hand.
