Last Updated: October 20, 2025 11:58 PM
The 22nd ODI match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women on October 21, 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.
SA vs PAK: Head to Head
South Africa holds an 8-2 lead over Pakistan in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
South Africa has a strong overall ODI record against Pakistan. This season will be the first time the two teams have met.
South Africa defeated Pakistan in the 2022 World Cup.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: South Africa vs Pakistan Team Status
South Africa: 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 ODIs this season, they are third in the table with 8 points and an NRR of -0.440.
Total is in strong form with 11 wins in 16 ODIs in 2025.
Laura Wolvaardt (180 runs), Tazmin Brits (161 runs), and Nadine de Klerk (124 runs) have made significant contributions with the bat. Nonkululeko Mlaba (11 wickets) has shown strength in bowling.
Pakistan: 0 wins, 3 losses, and 2 losses in 5 ODIs this season, they are eighth in the table with 2 points and an NRR of -1.887.
Total is in weak form with 4 wins in 14 ODIs in 2025.
Sidra Ameen has contributed with the bat. Sana Fatima (9 wickets) and Diana Baig (7 wickets) have shown strength in bowling.
South Africa Probable Playing XI
- Laura Wolvaardt (C)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Annerie Dercksen
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sune Luus
- Sinalo Jafta (WK)
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Tumi Sekhukhune
Pakistan Probable Playing XI
- Muneeba Ali (WK)
- Sadaf Shamas
- Sidra Ameen
- Aliya Riaz
- Eyman Fatima
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Sidra Nawaz
- Sana Fatima
- Omaima Sohail
- Diana Baig
- Sadia Iqbal
SA vs PAK Match Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is a flat track, offering early help to batsmen, with spinners becoming more effective later on. The average first innings score is 224 runs.
The temperature in Colombo on October 21, 2025 is 26-30°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: SA vs PAK Match Prediction
South Africa vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction: South Africa’s batting will be led by Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, while Nonkululeko Mlaba will provide strength in the bowling.
An 8-2 World Cup record will boost confidence.
Pakistan’s batting will be led by Sidra Ameen and Muneeba Ali, while Sana Fatima and Diana Baig will provide strength in the bowling.
South Africa’s chances of winning are 75%, while Pakistan’s are 25%. If South Africa bats first and scores 240+, their chances of victory will increase.
Pakistan needs a big innings from Ameen and early wickets from Fatima to win. South Africa has the upper hand.
