Get ready for the 22nd clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, a dominant South Africa Women lock horns with a fiercely resilient Pakistan Women today, at 2:30 PM, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Heavy monsoon rain continues to plague the tournament in Colombo, with several matches in the Women’s World Cup already being washed out or shortened.

South Africa’s campaign is defined by a sensational comeback. After a humbling 10-wicket loss to start, Laura Wolvaardt’s side has since achieved four successive victories, including a final-over thriller against India and a 10-wicket rout of Sri Lanka. Now semi-final bound, they are pure momentum seeking a top-two finish.

Pakistan, though consistently hampered by batting inconsistencies and frustrating rain washouts, are fighting to survive.

Despite falling short against major teams, Fatima Sana’s side is hungry for a statement win to ignite their tournament their sheer determination against South Africa’s clinical form promises a gripping contest.

Squads:

Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team:

The squad is led by Fatima Sana (Captain), with Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (Vice-Captain). The team includes key players like Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, and Syeda Aroob Shah.

South Africa Women’s Cricket Team:

The Proteas are captained by Laura Wolvaardt, and their line-up boasts talent like Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, and Nondumiso Shangase.