The women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will see England Women You and Pakistan Women face off in its 16th match on October 15, 2025, at the historic R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The teams would love to take an important point in the competition as the group stage begins to heat up.
This encounter will see high-risk cricket, with England Women trying to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Pakistan Women will be looking for a big win, having recently suffered mixed results. Let’s get into the match preview, predictions, key players, and fantasy selections for this exciting match.
Match Details: ENG-W vs PAK-W
- Match: England Women vs Pakistan Women, 16th Match
- Date: October 15, 2025
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Tournament: Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue Overview: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The R. Premadasa Stadium is among the historic cricket grounds in Sri Lanka that is famous for its electrifying atmosphere and spin-inducing surfaces.
- Pitch Report: The surface in Colombo traditionally assists batters early on, with spinners and slower bowlers coming into play later in the match.
- Weather Report: Expect warm and humid conditions on match day, which may make chasing a little harder.
The average score here in women’s ODIs for the first innings is 240-260 runs, which shows that it is a fair surface where both batters and bowlers can be successful.
ENG-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
When considering head-to-head records, England Women have had a clear historical advantage over Pakistan Women in ODIs. In ten matches played between the two teams over time, England won nine of them while Pakistan managed just one win.
ENG-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head in the T20 World Cup
| Matches Played | 4 |
| England Won | 4 |
| Pakistan Won | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Played | June 16 2009 |
| Last Played | Feb 28 2020 |
England Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head in T20
| Matches Played | 14 |
| England Won | 13 |
| Pakistan Won | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Played | June 16 2009 |
| Last Played | Feb 28 2020 |
England Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head in ODI
| Matches Played | 12 |
| England Won | 11 |
| Pakistan Won | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Played | Dec 12 1997 |
| Last Played | Mar 24 2022 |
The strength of England’s batting depth and bowling combination has been a key factor in their dominance. However, Pakistan has made progress in recent years, benefiting from stronger contributions from its top order and more penetrating spells from its bowlers.
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Predicted Lineups / Probable XI
England Women Probable XI
- Heather Knight (c)
- Tammy Beaumont
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt
- Sophia Dunkley
- Amy Jones (wk)
- Danielle Wyatt
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Katherine Brunt
- Sarah Glenn
- Kate Cross
- Charlotte Dean
Pakistan Women Probable XI
- Sidra Ameen
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Bismah Maroof (c)
- Nida Dar
- Aliya Riaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Fatima Sana
- Diana Baig
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
- Ghulam Fatima
These predicted lineups could change depending on conditions, but both sides are expected to field balanced teams.
Key Players to Watch: ENG-W vs PAK-W
England Women
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt: The all-rounder continues to bolster England at No. 5 with the bat and can be counted on as a bowler.
- Sophie Ecclestone: The world’s best women’s spinner is renowned for her accuracy as well as her wicket-taking ability.
- Tammy Beaumont: A reliable opener, putting her best foot forward at the top with England’s order.
Pakistan Women
- Nida Dar: Pakistan’s star all-rounder, capable of winning matches with her spells and steadying the middle order.
- Bismah Maroof: A calm and experienced captain who is reliable at the top order for Pakistan.
- Fatima Sana: A promising fast bowler able to provide breaks with the new ball early on.
These players are expected to play leading roles for their side and are also good additions for Indibet’s fantasy cricket players.
Match Prediction & Analysis: ENG-W vs PAK-W
On paper, the England Women’s team is a strong favorite in this match due to their experience and talent in both departments. The batting order, highlighted by Knight and Sciver, has consistently been able to post high totals.
Pakistan Women’s team is more reliant on its all-rounders and spinners. If their bowlers can logically restrict England early on, they could find a way to upset England.
Putting aside theoretical match winners, England Women are a predicted winner (60% chance).
Pakistan’s chance to win: If Nida Dar and Maroof can contribute,
Fantasy Cricket & Dream11 Tips: ENG-W vs PAK-W
For fantasy, this match has multiple match-winners.
Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Recommendations
- Captain – Natalie Sciver-Brunt
- Vice-Captain – Nida Dar
Top Fantasy Picks
- Batters – Tammy Beaumont, Bismah Maroof
- All-Rounders – National Sciver, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz
- Bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone, Fatima Sana, Kate Cross
Indibet’s Fantasy Tip – Players who perform to form under extreme pressure are recalled. With this surface assuming spin-friendly conditions, you should pick spinners, along with at least one pace all-rounder for diverse performance teams.
Match Insights & Tactical Breakdown
Anticipate that England will take full advantage of the powerplay overs with some aggressive batting. Pakistan’s spinners will take the task of controlling the middle overs. The Sciver vs Nida Dar and Ecclestone vs Bismah Maroof matchups could have a significant impact.
Teams batting first have a higher win percentage at R. Premadasa Stadium, so the toss could be a defining factor in the match outcome.
Stay tuned on Indibet.com for live match updates, pitch reports, and expert predictions for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Conclusion
The England Women vs Pakistan Women 16th Match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to be a competitive match-up between two talented teams. Despite England Women being the favorites, if the conditions favor spin, Pakistan Women’s all-rounders could have an impact.
Indibet’s players can expect an entertaining match with high-quality cricket, strategy, and fantasy moments during the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ENG-W vs PAK-W
1. What is the pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?
The pitch is balanced, which will commence with run scoring favoring batters but will also assist spinners as the match continues.
2. Who are the expected lineups for England Women vs Pakistan Women?
Both teams are expected to play full-strength sides with Sciver, Ecclestone, Maroof, and Dar in their lineups.
3. Who are the impact players for this match?
These players hold the key to their teams’ chances of success. (Natalie Sciver, Nida Dar, Sophie Ecclestone, and Bismah Maroof)
4. Who will win match 16?
England Women are the firm favorites, but Pakistan Women can provide trouble if they have strong spin bowling in the match.
5. When and where is the match being played?
Date – October 15, 2025, location R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
