Overview:
Pakistan are playing in their 6th Women’s World Cup. They finished 11th in 1997 and 5th in 2009. Thereafter, three 8th-placed finishes happened in 2013, 2017 and 2022.
The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 2, 2025, is set to see Pakistan take on Bangladesh. The match is scheduled to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Pakistan come into this tournament on the back of a 2-1 series defeat against South Africa Women on home soil this month.
The Bangladesh side last played in the WODI format in April 2025 where they won three out of 5 matches in the World Cup Qualifiers. Their final encounter was a defeat to Pakistan, who won by 7 wickets.
The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.
For both Pakistan and Bangladesh, this is a World Cup they will be wanting to make an impact and showcase their worth.
Pakistan are playing in their 6th Women’s World Cup. They finished 11th in 1997 and 5th in 2009. Thereafter, three 8th-placed finishes happened in 2013, 2017 and 2022.
Bangladesh are playing in their 2nd World Cup. They made their debut in 2022 and finished 7th.
Pakistan squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Nawaz, Rameen Shamim, Shaawal Zulfiqar, Sadaf Shamas.
Bangladesh squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup
Nigar Sultana (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khatun, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
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.
Pakistan probable XI for the match against Bangladesh
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Eyman Fatima, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Syeda Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu.
Bangladesh probable XI for the match against Pakistan
Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Shobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khatun, Nishita Akter Nishi.
The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 3 will start at 3:00pm IST on October 2 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).
Notably, both Pakistan and Bangladesh have never played a WODI contest at this venue. This is their first clash. A total of 7 nations have played WODI matches here in Colombo.
SA Women’s Annerie Dercksen owns the most runs in this stadium. She has scored 276 runs at 92. Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera has picked 17 wickets here and leads the chart. She has also played the most matches here (13).
Jemimah Rodrigues owns the highest individual WODI score. She hit 123 runs against SA Women.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in Women’s ODIs read over 4.49 for sides batting first and 4.12 for teams batting 2nd.
BAN vs PAK: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the weather forecast, the match day is likely to see a passing shower or two in the morning. The afternoon is likely to be overcast and remain so for the rest of the day. One could witness some interruption in play.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan: 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. Pakistan will probably be slight favourites given their experience. Bangladesh should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
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 Bangladesh and Pakistan’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?
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.