Overview:
In their last five ODI matchups, Bangladesh Women have won three times, while Pakistan Women have secured two victories.
On Thursday, October 2, Bangladesh Women will take on Pakistan Women at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.The third match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting contest.
Bangladesh Women head into the tournament after two warm-up games: a rain-affected match against South Africa and a narrow one-run victory over Sri Lanka Women. Fargana Hoque, Rubiya Haider, and Sharmin Akhter will anchor the top order, while captain Nigar Sultana, Sumaiya Akter Sobhana Mostary, and Shorna Akter, will strengthen the middle order.
Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Marufa Akter, and Fahima Khatun will form the core of the bowling attack. Bangladesh will be focused on starting their campaign with a strong win.
Pakistan Women’s warm-up preparations were disrupted, with one match abandoned and a four-wicket loss to South Africa, where they couldn’t defend their total. The top order will be led by Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, and Sidra Amin, while Captain Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, and Sidra Nawaz will play key roles in strengthening the middle order.
Fatima Sana and Diana Baig will take charge of the pace bowling, while Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, and Syeda Aroob Shah will handle the spin duties. Pakistan will be eager to recover from their warm-up loss and make a strong start to the tournament.
Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: ODI head-to-head record
Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women have faced off in 16 ODI matches so far, with both sides winning 8 matches each, making it an even contest.One match ended in a tie, but Bangladesh clinched a thrilling victory after a Super Over.
| Matches Played | Bangladesh Women won | Pakistan Women won | No Result |
| 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Last 5 ODI matches between Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women
In their last five ODI matchups, Bangladesh Women have won three times, while Pakistan Women have secured two victories. One game ended in a tie, but Bangladesh sealed the win in a thrilling Super Over.
| Matches Played | Bangladesh Women won | Pakistan Women won | No Result |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Top Run-Getters
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most Runs | Batters |
| 295 Runs | Sidra Amin |
| 268 Runs | Aliya Riaz |
| 265 Runs | Nigar Sultana |
Leading wicket-takers
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most wickets | Bowlers |
| 15 Wickets | Nahida Akter |
| 15 Wickets | Nashra Sandhu |
| 11 Wickets | Sadia Iqbal |
Bangladesh Vs Pakistan : Squads
Pakistan Women Squad: Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz(w), Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Eyman Fatima, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas
Bangladesh Women Squad: Fargana Hoque, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Shorna Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna