The 2025 edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup brings a much-anticipated clash early in its schedule: Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women in Match 3.
For both teams, this is more than just a group fixture — it’s an opportunity to set momentum, stake a claim in the tournament, and assert their relative positions within the subcontinental rivalry.
While neither side enters as a favorite, this match carries significance in multiple dimensions: head-to-head history, psychological edge, and tournament trajectory.
Let’s examine the details, context, and what might unfold.
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Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: Match Details
- Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM IST / local (Colombo)
- Venue: R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Format: 50-over Women’s One Day International (WODI)
- Match Number: 3 in the tournament schedule
Because Pakistan is not scheduled to play matches in India due to political constraints, all of their World Cup fixtures (even in an India-hosted tournament) have been shifted to Colombo as a neutral venue.
Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: Historical Context & Head-to-Head
Overall Head-to-Head
In WODIs, the Pakistan women’s team historically holds the upper hand over Bangladesh. Pakistan has won slightly more matches, though the contest is fairly balanced.
Recent Form & Qualifier Performance
In the 2025 Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in one of their crucial matches.
On April 19, 2025, Pakistan chased 179 against Bangladesh’s 178/9, winning by 7 wickets with over 60 balls remaining.
That match showed Pakistan’s relative composure in chase, with strong batting from Muneeba Ali and effective bowling.
Bangladesh also displayed flashes of quality during the qualifiers, but consistency in pressure situations remained an issue.
Pakistan’s victory in the qualifiers may give them an extra psychological edge heading into this World Cup match.
Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: Conditions & Venue Factors
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is a spin-friendly venue with generally balanced conditions for batters and bowlers.
Dew in day-night matches can play a role, especially in the second innings, often making batting under lights easier.
Key factors to watch:
- How well the pace bowlers adapt in the early overs.
- The performance of spin bowlers in the middle overs.
- The toss — whether to bat first or chase.
- The ability of both teams to manage pressure situations in the closing overs.
Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: Team Analysis & Key Players
Bangladesh Women
Strengths
- Strong spin department led by Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun.
- Batters like Fargana Hoque and Nigar Sultana are capable of anchoring the innings.
- Ability to grind out competitive totals with patience.
Challenges
- Pace attack may struggle on Colombo pitches.
- Vulnerability under scoreboard pressure when chasing.
- Limited depth in lower-middle order batting.
Pakistan Women
Strengths
- Spin attack with Nashra Sandhu as a key performer.
- Experienced batters like Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz, who can anchor or accelerate as needed.
- Ability to remain calm during chases.
Challenges
- Over-reliance on the top order for big scores.
- Adaptation to pitch conditions in early overs.
- Maintaining consistency in fielding and death overs bowling.
Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women: Predictions & What Could Happen
Given the head-to-head record and recent qualifier victory, Pakistan Women enter this match as slight favorites.
They may look to restrict Bangladesh to around 200–230 and chase successfully with wickets in hand.
Bangladesh, however, could target 240–260 if batting first and apply scoreboard pressure through their spinners. A close contest could see the game decided in the final 10 overs.
Prediction: Pakistan Women to win, possibly by 4–6 wickets or 25–35 runs. However, Bangladesh has the potential to cause an upset if their top order fires and bowlers maintain pressure.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh Women
- Murshida Khatun
- Shamima Sultana (wk)
- Fargana Hoque
- Nigar Sultana (c)
- Sobhana Mostary
- Rumana Ahmed
- Fahima Khatun
- Salma Khatun
- Nahida Akter
- Jahanara Alam
- Marufa Akter
Pakistan Women
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Sidra Ameen
- Bismah Maroof
- Aliya Riaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Nida Dar (c)
- Fatima Sana
- Nashra Sandhu
- Diana Baig
- Sadia Iqbal
- Tuba Hassan
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Which teams are playing in the 3rd match of the Women’s World Cup 2025?
Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women.
When and where is the match scheduled?
On 2 October 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, starting at 3:00 PM IST / local.
Who has the historical edge in WODIs between these teams?
Pakistan holds a slight lead in overall head-to-head results.
Which players are key to watch?
For Pakistan: Nashra Sandhu, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz. For Bangladesh: Nahida Akter, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque.
What is the prediction for this match?
Pakistan Women are slight favorites, but Bangladesh could surprise if their batters and spinners deliver collectively.