BAN-W vs PAK-W 3rd Match Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
BAN-W vs PAK-W 3rd Match Preview & Prediction: Bangladesh Women will face Pakistan Women in their 3rd game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 2nd October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Bangladesh Women aim to continue their momentum from the World Cup Qualifier 2025, while Pakistan Women, with a stronger recent record, look to assert dominance early in the tournament.
Match Details – BAN-W vs PAK-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd ODI |
| Date | 2nd October 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
BAN-W vs PAK-W Team Preview & Analysis
Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh enters the tournament as runners-up in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025, having won three of their five matches. Sharmin Akhtar and captain Nigar Sultana will lead the batting, supported by Fargana Haque and Ritu Moni.
Fahima Khatun and Nahida Akhtar will handle the bulk of the bowling, while Rabeya Khan and Marufa Akhtar will provide additional support.
Top Batters: Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque
Top Bowlers: Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan
Predicted XI (Bangladesh Women):
Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sumaiya Akter, Marufa Akter
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Pakistan Women
The Pakistan women’s team entered the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 undefeated, despite losing 2-1 to South Africa at home. Sidra Amin will lead the batting, while Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz are expected to make significant contributions.
Captain Fatima Sana will lead the fast bowling, while Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, and Sadia Iqbal can turn the tide of matches by taking crucial wickets.
Top Batters: Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz
Top Bowlers: Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig
Predicted XI (Pakistan Women):
Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Eyman Fatima, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Aliya Riaz, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal
BAN-W vs PAK-W Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Condition: Balanced; slow, turning track with consistent bounce.
Batting: Moderate scoring; teams batting first have had an advantage historically.
Pace Bowling: Initial swing possible; settles quickly.
Spin Bowling: High turn; spinners likely to dominate middle overs.
Average 1st Innings Score: ~230 runs
Toss Prediction: Teams are likely to bat first to exploit scoring conditions.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy and humid with a touch of afternoon rain.
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind Speed (k/h) | Wind Direction | Clouds | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 27 | 0.2 mm | 1.6 | WNW | 63% | Humid, batting-friendly |
| 15:00 | 24 | 0 mm | 0.85 | E | 34% | Dry, good for batting |
| 18:00 | 24 | 0 mm | 0.89 | SW | 63% | Mildly humid, spin can dominate |
| 21:00 | 23 | 0 mm | 1.95 | NW | 82% | Evening conditions ideal |
BAN-W vs PAK-W Winning Prediction
Bangladesh Women have upset Pakistan Women in past encounters, but Pakistan’s current form makes them favourites. If Bangladesh’s bowlers control the run flow, they could challenge; otherwise, Pakistan is expected to dominate.
Prediction: Pakistan Women are likely to beat Bangladesh Women by 30–50 runs