NZ W vs PAK W: The 18th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is being played between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo. This match is very important from Pakistan’s point of view. There can be an exciting match between the two teams.
NZ W vs PAK W, Women’s World Cup 2025: The 19th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 between New Zealand and Pakistan is being played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan team is yet to win in this tournament, whereas New Zealand women’s team is coming after winning against Bangladesh in the last match. In such a situation, there is a possibility of a big and exciting match. The Kiwi captain has won the toss and invited Pakistani batsmen to bat first. The litmus test is going to happen for Pakistan’s batsmen.
Pakistani batsmen will have to show their mettle in front of New Zealand
So far in this tournament, Pakistan’s batting has been completely on the back foot. But, if we want to win the match against New Zealand, then the top and middle order will have to play well with the bat. Especially everyone’s eyes are going to be on infield batsman Sidra Amin. Amin is the only batsman from the team who has been seen in touch. Scored 81 and 35 runs in the last 2 matches. At the same time, Muniba Ali, Sidra Nawaz and captain Fatima Sana need to make a comeback. He has not batted yet.
All eyes will be on these 3 New Zealand batsmen
New Zealand has a good batting lineup, which can chase big scores. Especially the form of team captain Sophie Devine is amazing. She is coming after scoring 1 century in the last 3 matches. His last 4 innings have been 54, 111, 85 and 63. In such a situation, this could be a tough time for Pakistan with the bat. At the same time, Suzie Bates and Brooke Halliday are also experienced batsmen of the team. The entire responsibility of the top and middle order rests on them. The recent form of both is amazing. In such a situation, even today can become a game changer.
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Pakistan’s spin bowling has shown its strength
If we want to keep the hopes of semi-finals alive by defeating New Zealand in this match, then Pakistan’s spin bowlers will have to perform well even today. In the last match, Pakistan’s bowling had taken England to 199/9 wickets in 31 overs. Captain Fatima Sana had performed brilliantly. Took 4 wickets for 27 runs in 6 overs. At the same time, only 27 runs were spent. Sadia Iqbal also took 2 wickets for just 16 runs in 6 overs. Similar performance will have to be done in front of Kiwis also.
New Zealand Women’s Playing 11: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gage (wk), Jess Kerr, Leia Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Rosemary Mayer.
Pakistan women’s team playing 11: Muniba Ali, Omaina Sohail, Sidra Amin, Ramim Shamim, Natalia Parvez, Fatima Sana (captain), Alia Riaz, S Nawaz (wicketkeeper), Deyana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
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