Overview:
In terms of the H2H record, the two sides have clashed in 33 WODIs. Pakistan have won 11 games with Sri Lanka bagging 22 wins.
The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 24, 2025, is set to see Sri Lanka take on Pakistan. The match is set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sri Lanka were knocked out of the tournament after India beat New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on October 23. India became the 4th side to reach the semis. Sri Lanka, who had slim chances of making it through, bowed out alongside the White Ferns.
On the other hand, Pakistan were already eliminated earlier after their defeat to South Africa in a rain-hit contest in Colombo.
Sri Lanka have won one game with 2 matches getting no result. Their remaining three games ended in a defeat. Meanwhile, Pakistan are yet to win, suffering 4 defeats and 2 no results.
Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.
Pakistan squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Sidra Nawaz(w), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar.
In terms of the H2H record, the two sides have clashed in 33 WODIs. Pakistan have won 11 games with Sri Lanka bagging 22 wins. In ICC Women’s World Cup history, the two teams have met twice and hold a 1-1 record, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Sri Lanka probable XI for the match against Pakistan
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshika Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani.
Pakistan probable XI for the match against Sri Lanka
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 25 will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 24 in Colombo.
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo & Key Details of the Stadium
The R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is located in Sri Lanka. The stadium can host around 35000 people and was established in the year 1986. The stadium was named after former Sri Lanka president Ranasinghe Premadasa.
The first Women’s ODI was played here in the year 1999. Meanwhile, in 2012, the first Women’s T20I was held here.
In men’s cricket, the first ODI was played in 1986 with the first Test in 1992. The first T20I was played in 2009.
What is the Pitch like at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?
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.
Key Stats & Records at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
India Women own the highest WODI total here in Colombo. They scored 342/7 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in May 2025. SL Women own the lowest team total here (78).
PAK Women’s top score here is 159 versus India in the ongoing World Cup.
Notably, Pakistan Women have played 6 ODIs here in Colombo. They are yet to win, suffering 4 defeats with 2 games not having a result.
It’s to be noted that Sri Lanka Women have played 22 ODIs here in Colombo and won 6 with 15 defeats. One game didn’t have a result.
Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu is the highest scorer here in Colombo. She has 343 runs.
India’s Jemimah Rodrigues owns the highest individual WODI score. She hit 123 runs against SA Women.
Among bowlers, Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera has the most wickets here (20) from 16 matches.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in Women’s ODIs read 4.51 for sides batting first and 4.11 for teams batting 2nd.
SL vs PAK: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the weather forecast, the match day is expected to see rain. Notably, rain has been a regular feature here of late and games have been impacted. Friday’s forecast shows rain will continue to be the case, with showers expected during the afternoon and headed into the evening. Several matches have seen no result due to rain in Colombo.
SL vs PAK: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
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. Sri Lanka will probably be the outright favourites given their H2H record against Pakistan. The Women in Green should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
SL vs PAK Match Umpires
Umpires – Kerrin Klaaste, Vrinda Rathi
TV Umpire – Claire Polosak
Reserve Umpire – Eloise Sheridan
Match Referee – GS Lakshmi
FAQs – Pitch Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
What is the pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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.
What is Sri Lanka and Pakistan’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?
In terms of the H2H record, the two sides have clashed in 33 WODIs. Pakistan have won 11 games with Sri Lanka bagging 22 wins. In ICC Women’s World Cup history, the two teams have met twice and hold a 1-1 record, as per ESPNcricinfo.