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The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 8, 2025, is set to see Pakistan take on defending champions Australia. The match is set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Australia come into this contest on the back of a stunning win against New Zealand in Indore. They then saw their match against Sri Lanka in Colombo get washed out due to rain.

On the other hand, Pakistan have suffered successive defeats against Bangladesh and India respectively in Colombo.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.

Australia have a chance to get back to the top of the table by eclipsing England and India, who have won successive games. For Pakistan, this is a crucial game after they lost two successive matches.

Pakistan squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup

Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali, Sedra Amin, Ally Raiz, Natalia Pervis, Fatima Snas (c), Eyman Fatima, Arob Shah, Diana Big, Nashra Sandu, Sadia Iqbal, Sedra Naazaz, Ramas. Shamim, Shaawal Zulphear, Sadaz, Ramas.

Australia squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

In terms of the H2H record, Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 16 times. The Pakistan team has lost on each of the 16 occasions, as per Sponne.

Pakistan probable XI for the match against Australia

Muneeba Ali, Omima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

Australia probable XI for the match against Pakistan

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Darcie Brown.

The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 9 will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 8 in Colombo.

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo & Key Details of the Stadium

The R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is located in Sri Lanka. The stadium can host around 35000 people and was established in the year 1986. The stadium was named after former Sri Lanka president Ranasinghe Premadasa.

The first Women’s ODI was played here in the year 1999. Meanwhile, in 2012, the first Women’s T20I was held here.

In men’s cricket, the first ODI was played in 1986 with the first Test in 1992. The first T20I was played in 2009.

What is the Pitch like at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

Key Stats & Records at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

India Women own the highest WODI total here in Colombo. They scored 342/7 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in May 2025. SL Women own the lowest team total here (78).

AUS Women’s highest score here is 268/3 versus SL Women in 2016. Meanwhile, PAK Women’s top score here is 159 versus India in October 2025. Their other score here is 129 against BAN Women.

Notably, Australia Women have played 3 ODIs here in Colombo and won two with one clash not having a result. Pakistan have played two games here and lost both.

SA Women’s Annerie Dercksen owns the most runs in this stadium. She has scored 276 runs at 92. Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera has picked 17 wickets here and leads the chart. She has also played the most matches here (13).

Jemimah Rodrigues owns the highest individual WODI score. She hit 123 runs against SA Women.

As per Sponnethe average run rate for teams batting first here in Women’s ODIs read over 4.40 for sides batting first and 4.10-plus for teams batting 2nd.

AUS vs PAK: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day is likely to be clear with no rainfall predicted in the afternoon and evening respectively.

Australia vs Pakistan: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Colombo is set to offer a mixed wicket. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. Australia will probably be the outright favourites given their experience and dominance. Pakistan should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

What is the pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

What is Pakistan and Australia’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?

In terms of the H2H record, Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 16 times. The Aussie Women have won all 16 games against PAK Women, as per ENTENCINFO.