The nineteenth ODI match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women on October 18, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time).
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network.
NZ vs PAK: Head to Head
New Zealand holds a 6-2 lead over Pakistan in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
New Zealand has a strong overall ODI record against Pakistan. This season will be the first time the two teams will meet.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the 2022 World Cup.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: New Zealand vs Pakistan Team Status
New Zealand: 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 NR in 4 ODIs this season, are fifth in the table with 3 points and an NRR of -0.245.
Total is in average form with 5 wins in 12 ODIs in 2025.
Sophie Devine (260 runs) and Brooke Halliday (142 runs) have made significant contributions with the bat. Lea Tahuhu (7 wickets) and Jess Kerr (7 wickets) have shown strength in bowling.
Pakistan: 0 wins, 3 losses, and 1 NR in 4 ODIs this season, are eighth in the table with 1 point and an NRR of -1.887.
Total is in poor form with 4 wins in 13 ODIs in 2025.
Sidra Ameen (116 runs) has made significant contributions with the bat. Diana Baig (6 wickets) has shown strength in bowling.
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
- Izzy Gaze
- Georgia Plimmer
- Maddy Green
- Sophie Devine(C)
- Brooke Halliday
- Suzie Bates
- Amelia Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
- Eden Carson
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
- Muneeba Ali(WK)
- Sadaf Shams
- Sidra Ameen
- Aliya Riaz
- Eyman Fatima
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Sidra Nawaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Diana Baig
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
NZ vs PAK Match Weather & Pitch Report
R. The pitch at the Premadasa Stadium is a flat track, offering early help to the batsmen, with spinners becoming more effective later on. The average first innings score is 231 runs.
The temperature in Colombo on October 18, 2025 is 26-32°C, partly cloudy, with a 5-10 km/h wind, and a 40% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: NZ vs PAK Match Prediction
New Zealand vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction: New Zealand’s batting will be led by Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, while Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu will provide the bowling strength.
A 6-2 World Cup record will boost confidence.
Pakistan’s batting will be led by Sidra Ameen and Muneeba Ali, while Diana Baig and Sadia Iqbal will provide the bowling strength.
New Zealand’s chances of winning are 75%, Pakistan’s are 25%. If New Zealand bats first and scores 250+, their chances of victory will increase.
Pakistan needs a big innings from Ameen and early wickets from Baig to win. New Zealand has the upper hand.
