BAN-W vs PAK-W Pitch Report: Bangladesh Women will face Pakistan Women in 3rd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 02 October 2025, at 15:00 IST.
Bangladesh Women, the defending champions, will look to continue their dominance, while Pakistan Women aim to challenge the White Ferns’ supremacy.
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report – BAN-W vs PAK-W
The RPS surface is traditionally on the slower side, offering grip and turn for spinners as the match progresses. Early on, pacers may get some swing, but once the ball softens, batting becomes easier. A total of 220–240 runs is often considered competitive here.
Batting Conditions
Top-order batters like Sharmin Akhter (BAN-W) and Sidra Amin (PAK-W) will need patience early on. The surface rewards strike rotation, with partnerships being the key to building competitive scores. Evening dew may make batting easier in the chase.
Pace Bowling
Seamers like Fatima Sana (PAK-W) and Marufa Akter (BAN-W) could extract early swing. However, they must maintain discipline, as wayward lengths are easily punished on this ground.
Spin Bowling
Spinners are expected to play the biggest role, with bowlers like Nahida Akter (BAN-W) and Nashra Sandhu (PAK-W) set to control the middle overs. Turn and bounce will test the batter’s technique.
Par Score (ODIs at RPS): 220–240 runs
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Toss Prediction – BAN-W vs PAK-W
Given the target set in Colombo, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first. However, the possibility of dew in the evening could tempt captains to chase the target.
BAN-W vs PAK-W Weather Forecast – Guwahati (2nd OCT, Afternoon)
The weather in Colombo may see scattered showers in the morning, but conditions are expected to improve by match time. Humidity will remain high, aiding swing in the early overs.
Hourly Outlook (Local Time – Colombo)
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 28°C | 40% | 5 km/h | WSW | 98% | Drizzle possible |
| 12:00 | 28°C | 20% | 4 km/h | W | 92% | Cloudy, humid |
| 15:00 | 27°C | 0% | 3.6 km/h | WSW | 95% | Overcast, good for spin |
| 18:00 | 27°C | 0% | 3.7 km/h | WSW | 94% | Dew, easier batting |
| 21:00 | 27°C | 20% | 3.9 km/h | WSW | 100% | Late drizzle, humid |
What Conditions Suggest – BAN-W vs PAK-W
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If Bangladesh Women bat first, Nigar Sultana and Fargana Hoque must anchor the innings, aiming for 220+.
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If Pakistan Women bat first, Sidra Amin and Aliya Riaz could lead them to a competitive 240+.
Key Factor: Spin in the middle overs will decide momentum. Teams handling slow bowlers better will likely win.
Prediction: Pakistan Women start as favourites, but Bangladesh Women’s spinners could cause an upset.
