Australia Women will face Pakistan Women in Match 9 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM (IST). Both teams will aim to gain crucial points in the tournament standings.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia Women (AUS-W): –
Alyssa Healy (C, WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (WK), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.
Pakistan Women (PAK-W): –
Muneeba Ali (WK), Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz, Fatima Sana (C, All-Rounder), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
Head-to-Head Stats
Australia Women have historically dominated Pakistan Women in previous encounters. Pakistan Women will aim to challenge them with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting.
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa pitch generally offers good carry and bounce for pacers early in the innings. Batters who build innings carefully can score freely, while spinners are expected to play a key role in the middle overs, creating a balanced contest for both teams.
Weather Forecast
Colombo is expected to experience warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 30–32°C and humidity above 70%. Minimal chance of rain is expected, allowing a full match.
Prediction
Australia Women enter as favorites with a stronger batting and bowling lineup. Pakistan Women will need disciplined performances and sharp fielding to challenge them, but Australia are more likely to win Match 9.
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