Australia look to continue their dominance over Pakistan
Match number 9 of the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be played between defending champions Australia and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both these teams have had contrasting starts to their World Cup campaign. While Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs in their first match, Pakistan lost to Bangladesh by seven wickets in their first outing. Australia’s second match was washed out against Sri Lanka at Colombo, and Pakistan playing at the same venue, in their second game, suffered defeat from India by 88 runs.
Head-to-Head
Australia and Pakistan have played 16 ODIs against each other and Australia has never lost to Pakistan. At World Cups Australia dominates Pakistan 5-0.
Teams
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah
Players to watch out
Ashleigh Gardner: The Australian all-rounder dazzled with the bat as she scored a magnificent century against New Zealand in the first match. She bailed her team out, which was stuttering, and steered the side to a formidable total of 326. Besides, her contributions with the ball are always useful for Australia.
Annabel Sutherland: Another Australian all-rounder, who made her mark against New Zealand. With the ball, the right-arm seamer scalped three wickets giving away just 26 runs in nine overs, that included one maiden. Also, her role with the bat in the middle-order will be crucial.
Fatima Sana: The captain of Pakistan will hold the key with the ball. In two matches of this World Cup, she has picked three wickets. Also, with the bat, she can be more than handy down the order.
Sidra Amin: The most experienced player in this Pakistan line up is fresh from a brilliant 81-run knock against India. The right-handed top-order batter will be the vital cog in the batting wheel of Pakistan.
Match details
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium
Live streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar