The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been an exhilarating tournament to this point, and fans have been waiting eagerly for back-to-back clashes between the Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women, part of the 24th and 25th games of this tournament, and all taking place at the very famous R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Both teams are on the rise in women’s cricket and will be looking for some key wins to help advance their position in the points table. Let’s get into the detailed match preview, Dream11 predictions, live updates, pitch report, and fantasy cricket tips for both of these exciting clashes.
Match Details: SL-W vs PAK-W, 25th Match
| Category | Details |
| Match Info | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 25th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Date | Friday, October 24, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Stadium | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Ends | Khettarama End, Scoreboard End |
| Hosts to | Sri Lanka |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Pitch Report & Weather Forecast: SL-W vs PAK-W
R. Premadasa Stadium typically provides a fair surface, encouraging batters and bowlers alike. In the second innings, there is assistance for spinners as might be expected on a slow surface, which will create an opportunity for an entertaining contest between departments.
- Pitch Description: Slow and Turning Surface
- Average Score First Innings (Women’s ODIs): Approximately 220 runs
- Best Course of Action: Bat first and defend with spin in the second half.
Weather Forecast (October 24–25, 2025):
Colombo is predicted to be partly cloudy with light rain at times (normal for the season). Nevertheless, there is no indication of significant rain during play, and both games are likely to progress as scheduled. While there will be some heating and humidity, there is likely to be dew during the night.
Historical Numbers:
The surface at R. Premadasa has indicated close contests in women’s ODIs. Approximately a 60% win rate for teams batting first would suggest that teams need to have a strong start in the innings.
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Team Previews: SL vs PAK Women
Sri Lanka Women
- Recent Form: L W L W
- Key Players: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera
- Strengths: Strong spin attack and home advantage
- Expected Playing XI:
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Ama Kanchana
Pakistan Women
- Recent Form: W W L L
- Key Players: Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar, Muneeba Ali, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu
- Strengths: Strong bowling unit and experienced middle order
- Expected Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar (C), Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal
Dream11 Fantasy Tips for SL vs PAK Women
Looking to make the perfect SL-W vs PAK-W Dream11 team? Here are some expert fantasy tips and player insights:
Predicted Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeeper: Muneeba Ali
- Batters: Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof
- All-rounders: Nida Dar (C), Oshadi Ranasinghe (VC), Aliya Riaz
- Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Nashra Sandhu, Fatima Sana
Best Fantasy Selections
- Captain Selection: Nida Dar, complete skill and leadership factor
- Vice-Captain Selection: Chamari Athapaththu, aggressive batting target and part-time spin bowler
- Differential Selection: Harshitha Samarawickrama, reliable anchor player
Dream11 Selection Suggestions
- Focus on all-rounders who can contribute in both innings.
- Take additional spinners, as Colombo usually assists with turn.
- Before making your final team bit of advice: check the toss result and the dew factor.
Live Streaming & Telecast Details: SL vs PAK
Fans can enjoy Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women live streaming on multiple platforms.
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (TV)
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (India), ICC.tv (Global), and SLRC (Sri Lanka)
- Live Score Updates: Available on ICC’s official website and apps like Indibet & ESPNcricinfo
Match highlights and post-match presentations will also be uploaded on the ICC’s YouTube channel and team social media pages.
Points Table & Tournament Impact: SL vs PAK
After the completion of the 24th match, the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 points table is crowded in the middle section, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan both racing to make the semifinals; thus, these back-to-back matches are critical for both teams.
- If Sri Lanka wins both matches, they are closing in on the top four matches in the points table with a favorable NRR.
- If Pakistan wins both games convincingly, they solidify their chances of qualification for the semifinals.
The Indibet platform can expect two key games where every run and every wicket will be pivotal.
Conclusion
The Women’s World Cup matches between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, will be exciting encounters as part of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. At home, the teams will have a strong line-up and healthy rivalries in front of partisan home crowds for a memorable cricket occasion.
Indibet’s Final Prediction: Both teams are evenly matched. However, Sri Lanka will have a local advantage as they have spin options for conditions on home soil that will potentially benefit the team, despite Pakistan being an established one-day team on the world stage.
