SL-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction, 25th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
The 25th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will feature Sri Lanka Women taking on Pakistan Women at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Both teams will aim to strengthen their campaign as the group stage nears its conclusion. Expect a thrilling contest between two sides rich in spin options and dynamic all-rounders.
Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 25th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Date: 24 October 2025
- Time: 03:00 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Competition: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Match Preview
Sri Lanka Women, led by Chamari Athapaththu, have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament but need consistency in their middle order. Their spinners—Oshadi Ranasinghe and Inoka Ranaweera—have been vital in home conditions, offering crucial breakthroughs.
On the other hand, Pakistan Women, captained by Fatima Sana, have been gradually improving with strong contributions from batters like Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali. Their bowling, anchored by Nashra Sandhu and Diana Baig, has kept them competitive in low-scoring matches.
With both teams eyeing a crucial win to keep semi-final hopes alive, this clash at Colombo promises to be a battle of skill and temperament.
Sri Lanka Women Team Preview
Chamari Athapaththu remains the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s batting, capable of changing the game single-handedly. Harshitha Samarawickrama and Vishmi Gunaratne will look to anchor the innings, while Hasini Perera adds depth in the middle order.
The bowling department thrives on spin variety — led by Inoka Ranaweera’s guile and Oshadi Ranasinghe’s control. Kavisha Dilhari provides balance with her all-round ability, and Sugandika Kumari can exploit the turning track at Colombo effectively.
Pakistan Women Team Preview
Pakistan Women have found renewed belief with Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin forming a solid opening duo. Captain Fatima Sana has contributed vital runs and wickets, making her a dependable all-round option.
Aliya Riaz and Omaima Sohail’s middle-order experience adds resilience, while Nashra Sandhu’s spin and Diana Baig’s seam movement could trouble Sri Lanka’s top order. With Matthew Short-coached precision in fielding, Pakistan look sharper than ever in recent games.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Hasini Perera
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
- Oshadi Ranasinghe
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Sugandika Kumari
- Udeshika Prabodhani
Pakistan Women (PAK-W)
- Muneeba Ali (vc) (wk)
- Sidra Amin
- Aliya Riaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Fatima Sana (c)
- Nashra Sandhu
- Diana Baig
- Natalia Parvaiz
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Sadia Iqbal
- Rameen Shamim
Top Fantasy Picks
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): Explosive opener and consistent run-scorer.
- Muneeba Ali (PAK-W): In-form wicketkeeper-batter with reliable starts.
- Fatima Sana (PAK-W): All-round powerhouse; contributes in both departments.
- Oshadi Ranasinghe (SL-W): Effective in middle overs with spin control.
- Nashra Sandhu (PAK-W): Key spinner who thrives on Asian pitches.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu, Fatima Sana
Vice-Captain: Muneeba Ali, Oshadi Ranasinghe
Match Prediction
Home advantage and familiarity with spin-friendly conditions slightly tilt the balance toward Sri Lanka Women. However, Pakistan’s balanced bowling attack makes them a strong contender if their batters click early.
Prediction: Sri Lanka Women to win a close encounter.
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Include at least two spinners from both sides; the Colombo surface assists turners.
- Chamari Athapaththu and Fatima Sana are must-have all-rounders.
- Muneeba Ali provides dual fantasy points as a reliable batter and wicketkeeper.
- Focus on middle-order batters, as early movement may challenge openers.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women fixture at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo promises a gripping contest between two evenly matched teams. With experienced players leading both sides, expect a tactical battle where spin bowling could decide the outcome. Fantasy cricket players should pick a well-balanced team emphasizing spinners and all-rounders to maximize Dream11 points.
