AUS-W vs PAK-W 9th Match Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

AUS-W vs PAK-W 9th Match Preview & Prediction: Australia Women will face Pakistan Women in their 9th game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 8th October 2025 at 15:00 IST.

Australia Women are riding high after thrashing South Africa by 10 wickets, while Pakistan Women pulled off a dominant 7-wicket win over Pakistan. Both teams are unbeaten, and this clash will decide who tops the group early in the tournament.

Match Details – AUS-W vs PAK-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

AUS-W vs PAK-W Team Preview & Analysis

Australia Women

Australian women are in superb touch and remain strong contenders for the trophy. Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy provide stability at the top, while Ashleigh Gardner’s brilliant century against New Zealand underlined her destructive ability in the middle order.

Their bowling is equally formidable, with Sophie Molineux and Kim Garth exploiting early swing, and Alana King providing crucial spin in subcontinent conditions.

Top Batters (Last Match):

• Ashleigh Gardner – 115 (83) vs NZW

• Beth Mooney – consistent form, avg 116.50 in India series

Top Bowlers (Last Match):

• Sophie Molineux – 3/25 vs NZW

• Kim Garth – early breakthroughs, economy under 5

Predicted XI (Australia Women):

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

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Pakistan Women

Pakistan Women have struggled to find rhythm in this World Cup, losing to both India and Bangladesh. Their hopes rest heavily on Sidra Amin, who has been their standout performer with 81 runs in the last game. Natalia Pervaiz and Muneeba Ali need to step up if they are to challenge Australia’s bowling attack.

Bowling has been their bright spot, with Diana Baig (4/69 vs India) and captain Fatima Sana showing discipline and wicket-taking ability. But against Australia’s batting depth, they will need early breakthroughs.

Top Batters (Last Match):

• Sidra Amin – 81 (106) vs IND-W

• Natalia Pervaiz – 33 (46) vs IND-W

Top Bowlers (Last Match):

• Diana Baig – 4/69 vs IND-W

• Fatima Sana – 2/38 vs IND-W

Predicted XI (Pakistan Women):

Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

AUS-W vs PAK-W Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

• Balanced surface with initial help for pacers.

• Spinners get a turn and grip as the game progresses.

• Moderate scoring track, average 1st innings score: 216.

• Teams batting first aim for 270+.

Weather Forecast – Colombo

• Cloudy with light morning showers.

• Temperature: 27–29°C

• Rain Probability: 20–30%

• Toss Prediction: Win toss – Bowl first.

Who will win the AUS-W vs PAK-W 9th Women’s World Cup Match?

Prediction: Australia Women to win and extend their unbeaten run.