Bangladesh Women secured a dominating victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by winning seven wickets against Pakistan Women in Match 3 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Bangladesh side put in a complete performance by allowing their bowlers to restrict Pakistan to a cheap total and then allowing their batters to chase it down with ease.

Pakistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, had a disastrous start. Both openers Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin were dismissed for ducks, leaving the side under pressure from the first over. Muneeba Ali tried to fight back but only made 17, while Aliya Riaz (13) and Sidra Nawaz (15) also failed to make big scores. The only resistance came from Rameen Shamim with 23 and captain Fatima Sana with 22. With wickets falling at regular intervals, Pakistan were bowled out for just 129 in 38.3 overs.

Bangladesh bowlers were outstanding. Shorna Akter led the way with a brilliant spell of 3/5 in 3.3 overs, including three maidens. Marufa Akter and Nahida Akter took two wickets each to keep Pakistan on the back foot. Chasing 130, Bangladesh never looked troubled. Rubya Haider impressed on debut with 54 runs off 77 balls, while Sobhana Mostary (24) and captain Nigar Sultana (23) guided the team to victory in 31.1 overs.

PAK-W vs BAN-W: Who said what?

Marufa Akter (Player of the Match):

“Everyone supported me. Sobhana Mostary, whenever I bowled, she tells me that you are a good bowler and you can do it for the team. The team analyst also told me two months back that I can get the player of the match and it has happened. (On getting swing with the new ball) First four balls, I look to assess the conditions. I was getting good swing and I was maintaining good line and length. Both wickets, were good (chuckles). Yes, first, I cannot understand where the ball went but then I figured and went for it the next time. I always feel that I am the best fielder in the team.”

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Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain):

“Yeah, I am happy. See, a good toss to lose. We wanted to bat first as well. I just told my girls that we need quick wickets in the powerplay and how Marufa bowled in the powerplay, she stole the show. I think, she (Marufa Akter) is very young and mature cricketer. She knows her role well. How she delivered today in the middle is quite incredible. See, after the first innings, we talked about playing our natural game. I think Jhelik (Rubya Haider) batted well on her debut and other batters around her batted well. I think, sometimes you feel pressure when you lose early wickets. We wanted to build partnerships. This is the kind of culture we wanted to create in our team. We wanted to start well and carry this momentum into the tournement.”

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Captain):

“I think in the first over of the match, we gave a couple of wickets and that was the turning point. In the next game, we will try to make a comeback in the World Cup. I think we just collapsed during our batting. Some players are playing their first World Cup and they are definitely under a bit more pressure. However, the team atmosphere is very good and we as a unit are gelling very well. I think it was a better pitch for the pacers as it was seaming a bit but it was good enough for batting as well. We were unable to execute our plans in the first innings.”

Bangladesh Women made a perfect start to their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant win over Pakistan Women in Match 3 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. After Pakistan chose to bat first, their innings collapsed to just 129 all out in 38.3 overs. Marufa Akter gave Bangladesh the best possible start, removing both openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for ducks in the very first over. From there, Pakistan’s batters struggled against disciplined bowling, with only Rameen Shamim (23) and Fatima Sana (22) showing some fight. Shorna Akter was the star bowler, taking a career-best 3/5, while Nahida Akter finished with 2/19.

In response, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target, as debutant Rubya Haider looked incredibly calm in a knock of 54 not out. With captain Nigar Sultana Joty and Sobhana Mostary, she made sure the chase was calm even after losing two early wickets. with that Bangladesh reached 131/3 in 31.1 overs, And won by 7 wickets, as it managed their batting and bowling with confidence and poise. Below are the main reasons for the Bangladesh Women defeat:

1. Batting Collapse and Early Wickets

Pakistan's batting collapsed from the opening over itself. Marufa Akter's swing bowling dismissed the two openers, Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, for a duck. Losing both openers without a run on the board put Pakistan under big pressure, and they never recovered. Through no fault of their own, the batting line-up quickly fell apart and left too much to be done by the middle order.

2. Bangladesh’s Effective Bowling

Bangladesh’s bowlers did their job very well. Marufa Akter’s early spell with the new ball set the tone, and the spinners took control later. Shorna Akter’s brilliant 3/5 broke the middle order, while Nahida Akter’s 2/19 kept the runs tight. Their accuracy and discipline made batting very hard for Pakistan.

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3. Lack of Partnerships

Even though there were minimal stand contributions from Rameen Shamim and Fatima Sana, they simply did not materialize into holistic partnerships. Pakistan continued to lose wicket after wicket, which greatly hampered the ability to build a strong stand. Without a strong partnership, Pakistan fell for just 129 runs, which is far too few runs to defend against a confident side like Bangladesh.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is running now, and Sri Lanka is hosting its first game of the tournament, as Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium is hosting the Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women match on Thursday (October 2), while both teams have started their tournament journey with this fixture. During the first innings of the match, a commentator made a controversial call, which triggered many Indians.  

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Sana Mir called "Azad Kashmir"

While Pakistan Women were struggling at 94/6, skipper Fatima Sana and Natalia Pervaiz were fighting to rescue the team. Former Pakistan Women's captain and present commentator Sana Mir was commenting on the new Pakistan cricketers, including the all-rounder Natalia Pervaiz. Talking about her rise, Mir claimed that Natalia came from "Azad Kashmir." While this kind of comment can always trigger political tensions, especially when India are hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka (due to Pakistan Women), many Indians have asked to take strong action against the commentator. 

What the hell is “Azaad Kashmir” @ICC @BCCI ?

You must take a stern action against this Pakistani commentator and send her back packing from India @JayShah @MithunManhas !! pic.twitter.com/CmeiqQmzGj

— Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) October 2, 2025

Here are a few more comments on that incident:

The commentator in the clip is Sana Mir former Pakistani captain on the ICC's panel for the Women's World Cup 2025.
The ICC can investigate under their Code of Ethics, which bars political statements by officials and broadcasters in events. BCCI could file a complaint. The…

— अbhishek श्रीvaastav (@3108Abhishek) October 2, 2025

Sana Mir should be thrown out.

— Aditya (@ADI_99_EDDY) October 2, 2025

Cold behaviour by @ICC since Jay Shah hold chairmanship, Pakistan cricket is behaving quite politicals and this has been continuously rising post Op Sindoor, the very latest behaviour in Asia Cup, where Pakistani ACC chairman create chaos and run away with trophy.

— Piyush (@ImPiyush_IND) October 2, 2025

sack her immediately

— Avinash sharma (@cogentfaineant) October 2, 2025

Pakistan Women all out for 129

After choosing to bat first, Pakistan Women were all out for 129 runs, as all Bangladesh bowlers were really tight, while the fielders also provided great support to the bowlers. 

PAK-W vs BAN-W Match Preview

Pakistan women will take on Bangladesh in the 14th match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025 on Saturday at the Lahore City Association Ground. With four victories in a row, Pakistan women will be eager to deliver another clinical effort against Bangladesh women. On the other hand, Bangladeshi women will be hoping to put up a strong fight against Pakistan. A victory over Pakistan would help them qualify for this year's 50-over World Cup.

PAK-W vs BAN-W Match Details 

Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women – 14th Match, ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025

Venue: LCCA Cricket Ground, Lahore

Date & Time: 19th April 2025 at 10:00 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode 

PAK-W vs BAN-W Venue Stats

PAK-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report

The average first-inning score at LCCA Cricket Ground in Lahore over the previous five women's one-dayers has been around 235 runs.

PAK-W vs BAN-W Weather Report

The weather will not be an issue on matchday. Temperatures are anticipated to be very warm, with sunny skies overhead. There is also no chance of precipitation.  

PAK-W vs BAN-W Last Five Matches

PAK-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PAK-W vs BAN-W Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Women Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh Women Probable Playing XIs

Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Jannatul Ferdus, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter

Topmost Picks for PAK-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan Women

• Sidra Amin – Sidra Amin played well for Pakistan women, finishing the innings with a top-score of 80 runs off 105 balls, nine boundaries.
• Fatima Sana –  Captain Fatima Sana was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 for 23 in her five overs.

Top Picks – Bangladesh Women

• Sharmin Akhter – Sharmin Akhter played well for Bangladesh women, finishing the innings with a top-score of 67 runs off 79 balls and ten boundaries. 
• Marufa Akter –  Marufa Akter was the best of the bowlers for Bangladesh women, taking two for 38 in nine overs.

PAK-W vs BAN-W Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, host Pakistan women are considered favorites to defeat Bangladesh women. With Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Fatima Sana, and Aliya Riaz in outstanding form this season, the team's management will be hoping that the side can deliver with bat and ball in the final match. Considering the team combination, Pakistan Women is expected to win this match.