Women's World Cup 2025: Match 25, Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL W vs PAK W?

Published - 23 Oct 2025, 10:50 IST | Updated - 23 Oct 2025, 11:24 IST

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will continue with Sri Lanka Women (SL W) taking on Pakistan Women (PAK W) in Match No. 25 of the tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, October 24. This contest holds immense importance for Sri Lanka, who are still mathematically in contention for a semi-final berth, while Pakistan has already been eliminated after a poor campaign.

Sri Lanka currently sits on four points with a net run rate of negative 1.035. To stay alive in the tournament, Chamari Athapaththu-led team must beat Pakistan convincingly and hope for a string of favourable results, including India losing both their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh, and the White Ferns falling to England.

Even then, qualification would depend on net run rate. The Lankans have had a mixed tournament, registering one win, three losses, and two no-results. Their latest outing saw them edge past Bangladesh by seven runs. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s campaign has been disappointing as they are winless after six matches, with four defeats and two no-results, and a poor net run rate of negative 2.651.

Batting first has generally proven to be the more rewarding option at the R. Premadasa Stadium. However, with rain in the forecast, teams might look to chase, especially if the DLS method comes into play. If weather interruptions stay away, spinners are expected to play a key role, as the surface tends to offer good grip and turn as the game progresses.

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Sidra Nawaz(w), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Sri Lanka Women's batter Hasini Perera has featured in five games so far and has been the team's best batter. With 182 runs under her belt, Perera has played some solid innings. In the previous game against Bangladesh, the 30-year-old smashed a sublime fifty to take her team over the line. She will be hoping to continue her batting rhythm in the next game as well.

Pakistan Women's skipper Fatima Sana has bagged 10 wickets in six games and is the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 edition. The right-arm pacer has been instrumental with her bowling and will be hoping to back her skills once again for the clash against Sri Lanka.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.