Sri Lanka face Pakistan in Match 25 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, October 24. The clash holds far greater importance for Sri Lanka, who are still hanging on to faint semi-final hopes, while Pakistan have already been knocked out of contention.
Chamari Athapaththu’s side sit on four points from six games and need a big win, along with several favourable results, to stay alive in the race for the top four. Pakistan, still searching for their first win of the tournament, will aim to end their campaign on a positive note.
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Sri Lanka-W vs. Pakistan-W: Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka Women are clear favourites to win, given their stronger batting, home advantage, and Pakistan’s winless record in the tournament.
Head-to-head record: Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Women in ODI matches
Sri Lanka and Pakistan Women have faced each other 33 times in ODI cricket. Sri Lanka lead the head-to-head with 22 wins, while Pakistan have won 11 matches.
- Total matches: 33
- Sri Lanka wins: 22
- Pakistan wins: 11
- Tied/No result: 0
Sri Lanka-W vs. Pakistan-W Form Guide & Predictions
Sri Lanka Women enter this contest in uneven form, registering one win from their last five completed matches. Their campaign has been disrupted by rain, but Chamari Athapaththu’s side still have a mathematical chance of reaching the semi-finals.
Pakistan Women, on the other hand, remain winless in the tournament. Two of their last five games were washed out, while they lost heavily to South Africa, Australia, and India.
Sri Lanka-W – Last 5 Matches (ODI)
- Sri Lanka Women won by 7 runs vs Bangladesh Women (Navi Mumbai, Oct 20, 2025)
- South Africa Women won by 10 wickets vs Sri Lanka Women (Colombo, Oct 17, 2025)
- No result vs New Zealand Women (Colombo, Oct 14, 2025)
- England Women won by 89 runs vs Sri Lanka Women (Colombo, Oct 11, 2025)
- India Women won by 59 runs vs Sri Lanka Women (Guwahati, Sep 30, 2025)
Pakistan-W – Last 5 Matches (ODI)
- South Africa Women won by 150 runs vs Pakistan Women (Colombo, Oct 21, 2025)
- No result vs New Zealand Women (Colombo, Oct 18, 2025)
- No result vs England Women (Colombo, Oct 15, 2025)
- Australia Women won by 107 runs vs Pakistan Women (Colombo, Oct 8, 2025)
- India Women won by 88 runs vs Pakistan Women (Colombo, Oct 5, 2025)
AllSportsPeople Prediction for SL-W vs. PAK-W
- If Sri Lanka Women bat first: 220–240 runs
- If Pakistan Women bat first: 200–220 runs
Expected Result: Sri Lanka Women are favourites to win by 25–35 runs if defending, or by 5–6 wickets if chasing.
Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Women: Expected playing XIs and team news
Sri Lanka Women team news
Sri Lanka remain in the semifinal race after a narrow win over Bangladesh. Hasini Perera has been their most consistent batter, while Chamari Athapaththu needs a big score. Inoka Ranaweera leads the bowling unit with seven wickets, and the hosts are likely to stick with the same XI that delivered their first win.
Sri Lanka Women predicted playing 11: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(wk), Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
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Pakistan Women team news
Pakistan are out of contention and still seeking their first win. Sidra Amin has been their lone bright spot with the bat, while Fatima Sana continues to lead with the ball. The visitors may tweak their lineup to add batting depth and end the tournament on a positive note.
Pakistan Women predicted playing 11: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Sidra Nawaz(wk), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Players to Watch – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women ODI
Hasini Perera (SL-W): The in-form top-order batter has scored 182 runs in five matches, including a crucial fifty against Bangladesh. Her ability to anchor the innings makes her the key player for Sri Lanka.
Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): The captain and experienced middle-order batter can change the game with aggressive stroke play. Athapaththu’s form will be vital if Sri Lanka is to chase a big total or set a challenging score.
Fatima Sana (PAK-W): Pakistan’s skipper and lead bowler has taken 10 wickets in six matches. Her pace and ability to strike at key moments make her a constant threat to the Sri Lankan batters.
SL-W vs. PAK-W betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Dafabet, Sri Lanka Women are favourites for the clash with odds of 1.53, while Pakistan Women are priced at 2.52.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Sri Lanka-W | 1.53 |
Pakistan-W | 2.52 |
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions – SL-W vs. PAK-W
- Total Runs Over/Under: Both teams have struggled with consistency, but Sri Lanka’s batters are capable of posting a competitive total. Expect over 210.5 runs as a solid option.
- Top Run Scorer: Hasini Perera has been Sri Lanka’s standout batter, making her the favourite to top the runs chart. For Pakistan, Sidra Amin could provide resistance.
- Top Wicket Taker: Fatima Sana is likely to lead Pakistan’s attack, while Inoka Ranaweera remains the key wicket-taking option for Sri Lanka.
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Where to watch SL-W vs. PAK-W in India
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time (IST): Friday, October 24; 3:00 p.m
- Streaming Details: Fancode