Written by: Karthik Reddy
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New Zealand

Women

VS
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
18 October 03:00 PM IST
Pakistan

Women

Prediction: New Zealand Women – 83%
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Pitch Report: Batting friendly surface

New Zealand Women will face bottom-placed Pakistan Women in the 19th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 18, at R. Premadasa Stadium.

New Zealand Women have been strong contenders in this World Cup, but they have won only one out of three games in their campaign so far. Meanwhile, Pakistan Women have had a tough tournament so far as they haven’t won any matches. New Zealand has higher chances of winning this match because of their consistent form and stronger squad. Pakistan will try to cause an upset by playing their best cricket. 

The match will test Pakistan’s ability to compete with one of the top teams in the tournament, while New Zealand will look to dominate and keep its winning run going. If you want to make a bet on this game, get the prediction and match odds in this blog. 

New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W 19th Match: Match Facts

AspectDetails
MatchNZW vs PAKW, 19th Match
DateSaturday, October 18, 2025
Time3:00 PM IST
VenueR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 
TournamentICC Women’s World Cup 2025

New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W Squad For 19th Match 

New Zealand Women will enter this match with a strong and experienced squad, led by captain Sophie Devine.

On the other hand, the Pakistan Women’s team, captained by Fatima Sana, will look to win their 1st match. 

New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W Squad For 19th Match 
Source: Cricket World

Pakistan Women’s Squad 

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. 

Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

New Zealand Women’s Squad

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu

Pitch Report Of R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo

A balanced surface where New Zealand’s in-form batters will make the Pakistani bowlers tough to get wickets.

Pitch Report Of R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo
Source: Australian Cricket Tour
AspectDetails
Pitch NatureThe surface usually plays on the slower side, assisting spinners with good turn and grip as the match progresses.
Batting ConditionsScoring runs requires composure in the early overs; once set, batters can increase tempo but must remain careful against spin threats.
Bowling ConditionsFast bowlers may find initial movement with the new ball, while the spinners come into play strongly in the middle stages.
Ground DimensionsThe straight boundary extends to 86 meters, while the square boundaries range from 63 to 67 meters.
Average ODI First InningsThe usual first-innings score on this pitch hovers around 267 runs.
Toss & Dew ImpactCaptains generally favor batting first as the pitch slows down later, enhancing spin effectiveness while defending a total.

Weather Report

AspectDetails
TemperatureA good atmosphere around 29°C
WeatherLight rain can delay that game and impact the pitch
Precipitation25% rain, the pitch may become challenging to play on
HumidityModerate 74%, uncomfortable for playing conditions
WindBreezy 11 km/h.

New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W Head-to-Head In ODIs

New Zealand-W and Pakistan-W have faced each other only 17 times in ODIs. The New Zealand team won 15 games, making their win percentage 88.2%. 

Total Matches Played17
New Zealand Women Won15
Pakistan Women Won02
New Zealand Women Win %88.2%

Winning and Toss Odds For New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W 19th Match

Although New Zealand Women have won only one match in this tournament so far, they are favourites to win the game.  

Winning and Toss Odds For New Zealand-W vs Pakistan-W 19th Match
Source: Cricbuzz 
PlatformNew Zealand Win OddsPakistan Win OddsToss Odds (New Zealand)Toss Odds (Pakistan)Best For
1xBet1.271.862Balanced odds for win & toss
4rabet1.226.51.882.03Best overall for win odds
BetVibe1.1871.842.01Best for Pakistan win odds
Stake1.196.91.872.05Suitable & competitive toss odds

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Key Players To Watch

New Zealand-W skipper is in great form, and their bowlers are also taking wickets consistently. Meanwhile, for Pakistan’s 1st win, these players need to play their best. 

PlayersStats
Sophie Devine (NZ-W)Captain of the New Zealand squad, 260 runs in 3 games at an average of 86.67 in the tournament.
Jess Kerr (NZ-W)57 runs and 7 wickets in 3 innings so far in this tournament. 
Suzie Bates (NZ-W)5925 runs in 174 ODI games at an average of 39.23.
Fatima Sana (PAK-W)628 runs and 68 wickets in 52 matches.
Sidra Amin (PAK-W)116 runs in 3 games with an average of 38.67.
Omaima Sohail (PAK-W)762 runs and 18 wickets in 43 ODI matches.
About the Author

As the editor of TheCricketPanda, Karthik Reddy combines his extensive knowledge of fantasy cricket with a deep passion for the sport to deliver precise predictions and strategic advice. With over 4 years of experience in analyzing IPL and international cricket matches, he has become a trusted name among fantasy sports enthusiasts. Karthik’s keen eye for detail, backed by data-driven insights and a thorough understanding of player performance and match dynamics, has helped fans make informed decisions in their fantasy leagues.

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