New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women Prediction: Who Will Win NZW vs PAKW 19th ODI ICC Women World Cup Match on 18th October 2025?

The upcoming New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women prediction for the 19th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling battle between two teams fighting to keep their semifinal hopes alive. The match will be played on Saturday, 18th October 2025, at the R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo. Both sides come into this contest after their previous fixtures were washed out due to rain, making this clash even more crucial.

For New Zealand Women, it’s a must-win game. With just one victory in four matches, Sophie Devine’s side must bring out their best performance to stay in contention for the knockout stages. They have shown glimpses of brilliance, but inconsistency has been their biggest enemy. Devine’s form with the bat has been the silver lining — she has scored 260 runs in three matches and leads from the front. However, the rest of the batting lineup needs to step up.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Women have shown great improvement in their bowling unit, led by captain Fatima Sana, who has taken 9 wickets at an average of just 16.00. Sidra Amin has been their most dependable batter, with consistent contributions at the top. Pakistan’s biggest challenge will be tackling the strong New Zealand top order and adjusting to Colombo’s spin-friendly conditions.

The White Ferns have historically dominated Pakistan in ODIs, winning 15 out of 17 matches. However, with Pakistan’s new-found confidence and New Zealand’s must-win desperation, this clash promises to be a tight contest. The R. Premadasa surface will play a big role — it’s known to be slow and challenging for batters, rewarding disciplined bowling and patient batting.

Let’s take a deeper look into team previews, stats, fantasy team tips, pitch report, and match predictions for this high-stakes encounter in Colombo.

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women 19th ODI 2025 Match Details

New Zealand Women Preview

The White Ferns enter this game under immense pressure. Captain Sophie Devine knows that a loss here could end their semifinal hopes. With 260 runs in three matches, Devine has been sensational, consistently anchoring the innings. She will once again be the key for New Zealand.

Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, and Maddy Green form the core of the top and middle order, while Brooke Halliday and Georgia Plimmer provide stability in the lower middle order. The team’s batting strength lies in its depth, but they need partnerships to convert solid starts into big scores.

On the bowling front, Lea Tahuhu has been outstanding, claiming 7 wickets at an average of just 13. Her pace and control will be crucial with the new ball. Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, and Bree Illing have also chipped in with wickets, while Amelia Kerr’s leg-spin can be a game-changer on Colombo’s turning track.

New Zealand Women Predicted XI:
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

Pakistan Women Preview

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, have impressed with their bowling but struggled for consistency in batting. Their last two games were affected by weather, but the team will look to capitalize on the momentum gained from their disciplined bowling against England.

Sidra Amin has been Pakistan’s most consistent performer with the bat, scoring 116 runs in three innings. Her partnerships with Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail will be vital to ensure a solid start. The middle order, featuring Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, and Natalia Pervaiz, must show more intent to counter the Kiwi bowlers.

Bowling has been Pakistan’s biggest strength. Fatima Sana (9 wickets) and Nashra Sandhu have been outstanding, supported by Diana Baig and Sadia Iqbal. Their ability to pick up early wickets will decide Pakistan’s fate in this contest.

Pakistan Women Predicted XI:
Fatima Sana (c), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim

New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women Today’s Fantasy Prediction – 18th October

Captain: Sophie Devine
Vice-Captain: Fatima Sana

Players to Avoid:

• Georgia Plimmer (struggling for form)
• Natalia Pervaiz (inconsistent performances)

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Favourite Team in Today’s Match (and Why)

New Zealand Women are the favourites heading into this encounter. Their batting unit, led by Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, offers far more stability and experience compared to Pakistan. The presence of quality all-rounders like Amelia Kerr and Brooke Halliday adds balance to their squad. Additionally, New Zealand’s pace attack with Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr has been more consistent in applying pressure in the powerplays. Although Pakistan have shown promise with the ball, their fragile batting lineup remains a concern. The White Ferns’ superior head-to-head record and depth across all departments make them the stronger side in this matchup.

New Zealand Women ODI History

Total Matches: 397 | Wins: 191 | Losses: 193 | No Result: 10 | Ties: 3

Pakistan Women ODI History

Total Matches: 221 | Wins: 65 | Losses: 148 | No Result: 5 | Ties: 3

Head-to-Head Record

New Zealand Women have a dominant record over Pakistan, winning 15 of the 17 encounters, while Pakistan have managed just one victory.

Also Check: New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women Head to Head in ODI

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa pitch is typically slow and spin-friendly, making stroke play difficult. Spinners will get grip and turn as the match progresses. Teams batting first should aim for a total above 220 to stay competitive.

Weather Report

Colombo’s weather will be humid with temperatures between 29°C and 32°C. There’s a 40% chance of light rain or passing showers, but full play is expected.

Broadcast Details

Live coverage available on Star Sports Network and JioCinema (digital streaming).

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Pakistan Women
Decision: Opt to bowl first to exploit early moisture and chase under lights.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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