Overview:
The Bangladesh squad also boasts of several key names, who would be keen to express themselves on the biggest stage.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team is set to take on Pakistan in Match number 3 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 2, 2025. The match is set to be held at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Both sides will be keen to start on a strong note. Pakistan, who haven’t got going in the Women’s World Cup across their 5 tournament appearances, will be out to showcase improvement. For Bangladesh, this is their 2nd World Cup and they will be wanting to come out with triumphs.
8 teams will vie it out for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.
What is the Context of the BAN vs PAK match?
Pakistan will believe in their squad to make things happen. They come into this tournament on the back of a 2-1 series defeat against South Africa Women. Before that, they made it to the World Cup after doing well in the Qualifiers.
The Bangladesh squad also boasts of several key names, who would be keen to express themselves on the biggest stage. The Nigar Sultana-led side has key personnel in the mix and they need to seize the opportunity if presented in the match’s crucial moments.
It’s expected to be an even contest in Colombo where there isn’t much separating the two teams.
In terms of the H2H record, Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 16 times. Bangladesh have won 7 matches to Pakistan’s 8. One match ended in a tie, as per ESPNcricinfo.
For the first time, the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will be hosting a Women’s ODI match which involves both Pakistan and Bangladesh, who haven’t played here.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 3rd match between Bangladesh and Pakistan will start at 3pm IST on October 2 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Bangladesh – Probable Playing XI
Fargana Hoque: The opening batter owns an impressive 1881 runs from 76 WODI matches at 27-plus. She has slammed two tons and 15 fifties.
Rubya Haider (wk): One could see her make her debut in Women’s ODIs in this contest. She has played 6 WT20I matches to date.
Sharmin Akhter: In 46 matches, she owns 1129 runs at 25.65. She has so far managed to hit 8 fifties.
Shobhana Mostary: In 23 matches, she has hit 241 runs at 23-plus. Her best score in the format is 35.
Nigar Sultana: Captain Sultana is Bangladesh’s 2nd-highest scorer in Women’s ODIs with over 1300 runs. She has 7 fifties and a ton so far.
Ritu Moni: The all-rounder is set to make her 50th appearance for Bangladesh in Women’s ODIs. From 49 matches, she has scored 560 runs at 18.66. With the ball, she has 17 wickets.
Sharmim Akhter: She is Bangladesh’s 3rd-highest scorer in Women’s ODIs. From 46 matches, she owns 1129 runs at 25.65.
Nahida Akhter: She is Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker in WODIs. She own 69 scalps at 23.07. She has played 54 matches to date.
Fahima Khatun: She is set to make her 50th appearance in WODIs. From 49 games, she owns a total of 35 wickets to date at 34.34.
Marufa Akter: In 26 WODIs, she owns 20 wickets at 31.90. She has claimed 1 four-fer in WODIs.
Rabeya Khatun: In 24 matches, Rabeya has picked 26 wickets at 28.38.
Player to watch out for (Nigar Sultana): The swashbuckling batter and Bangladesh’s skipper will be out to make things count for her side.
Pakistan – Probable Playing XI
Muneeba Ali: The champion batter owns 1310 runs from 53 matches for Pakistan. She averages over 26 and owns 1 ton and 5 fifties.
Omaima Sohail: In 42 WODI matches, Sohail owns 762 runs at 22-plus, She has hit 3 fifties to date.
Fatima Sana (c): She is set to play her 50th WODI for Pakistan. She owns 593 runs at 17-plus with three fifties under her belt.
Natalia Pervaiz: In 11 matches, she has scored 213 runs at 30.42. She owns 1 fifty so far.
Sidra Nawaz (wk): In 75 WODIs, she has amassed 400-plus runs with the bat. She has hit 0 fifties and owns an average of under 10.
Eyman Fatima: In the lone WODI outing, she scored an unbeaten 2. She will be keen to make things count.
Syeda Aroob Shah: Across 2 WODI innings, she has 4 scalps at an average of 13.25. She is a key customer with promise.
Diana Baig: She has 56 wickets for Pakistan and has also hit 286 runs with the bat to showcase her credentials.
Rameen Shamim: In 11 matches, she has picked 10 wickets for Pakistan and has an average of 35.90.
Nashra Sandhu: The veteran has over 100 wickets for Pakistan in WODIs at 26.98. She has been a sound customer over the years.
Sadiya Iqbal: She has picked up 36 wickets at 25.86. She owns 1 four-fer in her WODI career.
Player to watch out for (Nashra Sandhu): The experienced bowler can keep Pakistan in the hunt for wickets.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
All things considered, Colombo is set to offer a mixed wicket. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. Pakistan will probably be slight favourites given their experience. Bangladesh should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
FAQs About BAN vs PAK Playing 11
Who are the key players in the BAN vs PAK clash?
For Pakistan, Sandhu can keep her side in the hunt for wickets. For the Tigresses, swashbuckling batter and Bangladesh’s skipper Nigar Sultana will be out to make things count for her side.