Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Preview

Fans are excited for Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Both teams enter this match with form and confidence. The clash at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, promises a high-quality contest. 

Here is the most detailed preview with squad’s recent form stats and match prediction.

Match Details

Fixture	Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women
Tournament	ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Match	3rd Match (D/N)
Venue	R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date	October 02 2025
Time	2:30 PM PKT

Bangladesh Women Recent Form

Bangladesh Women have shown growth in the past two years. They play with more balance and consistency. Their recent run includes victories against Thailand, Scotland, and Ireland. However, they lost to Pakistan and West Indies earlier this year.

Bangladesh Women last 5 matches:

• Lost vs Pakistan Women by 7 wickets (April 2025)
• Lost vs West Indies Women by 3 wickets (April 2025)
• Won vs Scotland Women by 34 runs
• Won vs Ireland Women by 2 wickets
• Won vs Thailand Women by 178 runs

This mixed record shows strength in batting depth but also pressure in closing tight matches.

Pakistan Women Recent Form

Pakistan Women have improved under their captain, Fatima Sana. They recently beat South Africa in ODIs after competing strongly against them. The batting led by Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali looks solid. The spin attack with Nashra Sandhu provides control.

Pakistan Women last 5 matches:

• Won vs South Africa Women by 6 wickets (September 2025)
• Lost vs South Africa Women by 25 runs (DLS)
• Lost vs South Africa Women by 8 wickets
• Won vs Bangladesh Women by 7 wickets (April 2025)
• Won vs Thailand Women by 87 runs

Pakistan Women enter this match with more confidence and depth.

Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry between Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women has produced close matches in the past. In recent face-offs, Pakistan Women hold a slight edge.

Date	Winner	Margin
Apr 2025	Pakistan Women	7 wickets
Nov 2023	Bangladesh Women	7 wickets
Nov 2023	Match tied (BAN W won Super Over)	-
Nov 2023	Pakistan Women	5 wickets
Mar 2022	Bangladesh Women	9 runs

Overall: Last 5 matches, Pakistan Women 2 wins Bangladesh Women 2 wins 1 tie.

This shows a balance between the sides with small margins deciding games.

Key Batters to Watch

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Average	Role
Sharmin Akhter	Bangladesh Women	10	471	52.33	Strong starts at the top
Nigar Sultana	Bangladesh Women	10	392	49.00	Captain & innings anchor
Sidra Amin	Pakistan Women	10	535	76.43	Backbone of batting
Muneeba Ali	Pakistan Women	10	391	43.44	Stability & strike rotation

Key Bowlers to Watch

Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Economy	Role
Nahida Akter	Bangladesh Women	10	13	4.27	Reliable left-arm spinner
Fahima Khatun	Bangladesh Women	9	13	4.43	Middle-over wicket taker
Nashra Sandhu	Pakistan Women	9	16	4.22	Strike spinner with control
Fatima Sana	Pakistan Women	9	13	5.28	Captain & pace spearhead

 

Squads

Bangladesh Women Squad

Player	Role
Nigar Sultana (c)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Sharmin Akhter	Opening Batter
Fargana Hoque	Top order Batter
Sobhana Mostary	Middle order Batter
Shorna Akter	All-rounder
Sumaiya Akter	All-rounder
Ritu Moni	All-rounder
Fahima Khatun	Bowler
Nahida Akter	Bowler
Marufa Akter	Bowler
Rabeya Khan	All-rounder
Nishita Akter Nishi	Bowler
Fariha Trisna	Bowler
Rubya Haider	-
Sanjida Akter Meghla	Bowler

Pakistan Women Squad

Player	Role
Fatima Sana (c)	Bowling All-rounder
Sidra Amin	Opening Batter
Muneeba Ali	Wicketkeeper Batter
Omaima Sohail	Top order Batter
Sadaf Shamas	Top order Batter
Shawaal Zulfiqar	Batter
Aliya Riaz	All-rounder
Eyman Fatima	Batter
Syeda Aroob Shah	All-rounder
Diana Baig	Bowler
Nashra Sandhu	Bowler
Sadia Iqbal	Bowler
Natalia Pervaiz	Bowler
Rameen Shamim	Bowler
Sidra Nawaz	Wicketkeeper Batter

Pitch and Conditions

The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo usually supports batters in day-night matches. Early swing for pacers, then assistance for spinners in the second innings is common. Teams often prefer batting first to set pressure. Average first innings score in women’s ODIs at this venue is around 220.

Weather forecast is clear with no major rain threat. Dew could play a role in second innings, making bowling tougher under lights.

Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh Women Probable XI

Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna, Rabeya Khan

Pakistan Women Probable XI

Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shams, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Nawaz.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Bangladesh Women Strengths

• Strong top order with Sharmin and Nigar
• Spin attack with Nahida and Fahima is effective on slow pitches

Bangladesh Women Weaknesses

• Inconsistent lower-order batting
• Struggles against quality pace in powerplay

Pakistan Women Strengths

• Consistent openers Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali
• Balanced bowling unit with pace and spin options

Pakistan Women Weaknesses

• Middle order collapses under pressure
• Over-reliance on top order for big runs

Top Bowler Match Prediction

Based on form, Nashra Sandhu is expected to be the top bowler of this match. She has been consistent, and the Colombo surface supports her style. For Bangladesh, Nahida Akter remains the biggest threat.

Match Prediction

This ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match looks evenly balanced. Bangladesh Women have improved, but Pakistan Women hold a recent edge in head-to-head. Their stronger batting unit, led by Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali, gives them an advantage.

Prediction: Pakistan Women to win a close match with better depth in both batting and bowling.

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Conclusion

Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women promises a competitive start to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Both teams bring form and key performers into this game. 

Bangladesh depends on Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana with spin support from Nahida Akter. Pakistan will rely on Sidra Amin Muneeba Ali and Nashra Sandhu with Fatima Sana’s leadership. Fans can expect a tight game at Colombo with Pakistan Women slightly stronger on paper.