The ninth One Day International match (ODI) of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is designated to be played between the teams of Australia Women and Pakistan Women on October 8, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (12:30 PM local time in Sri Lanka), and it will be live on the Sony Sports Network as well as on SonyLIV through streaming.

To both sides, the match is a key one: it is a chance for the Australian women to secure their first place, while the Pakistan team is looking to recover from their early losses.

Head-to-Head Record

In their historic battles, Australia has been leading all the way and has not been defeated by Pakistan, holding the unbeaten 8-0 record during the last ten ODIs. Pakistan has never won a victory over Australia in the ODI format, making this match another significant challenge for them.

Australia had a one-sided win in the 2025 Tri-Series they were involved in, beating Pakistan 3-0. This victory was achieved by their higher capabilities distribution in the batting and bowling departments.

Team Form and Current Standing

Australian women are exhibiting an excellent performance in their World Cup Campaign, winning one of their first two matches. Presently, they have 3 points (+1.780 NRR) and are positioned third on the points table. In general, in 2025, they have won 11 out of 13 ODIs, thus confirming their consistency and strength.

The star player, all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, is outstanding at the moment, having just made a century, and Phoebe Litchfield is the one holding the top order. On the bowling side, Annabel Sutherland (20 wickets in 13 ODIs) and Sophie Molineux have been vital in keeping the opposition under control.

On the other hand, Pakistani women have had a hard time establishing their game, losing both of their opening matches. They sit at the bottom of the table without having gained any points, and they have a negative NRR of -1.777. However, their key batters — Sidra Ameen (412 runs in 11 ODIs) and Muneeba Ali — have been steady performers, while Diana Baig remains their most reliable bowler, claiming 15 wickets in 11 matches.

Probable Playing XIs

Australia Women

Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Pakistan Women

Muneeba Ali (WK), Sidra Ameen, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (C), Natalia Pervaiz, Sana Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig

Pitch and Weather Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch in Colombo is known for being batting-friendly early on, offering good pace and bounce for the first half of the innings. As the game moves on, the influence of spinners becomes significant; thus, the middle overs are very important. The average score for the first innings at this ground is approximately 228 runs, and almost 55% of the games have been won by the team chasing the score.

The forecast for the day indicates that the sky will be partially cloudy, and the temperature will be around 28°C to 32°C. There is a 30% probability of rain, but the game will go on in full, as the wind will be gentle at 13 km/h.

Match Prediction

Australia comes to this match as a clear favourite with a 90% chance of winning, based on their depth, form, and a flawless record against Pakistan. It is expected that players like Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, and Annabel Sutherland will be the driving force.

On the other hand, Pakistan's chances depend on Sidra Ameen's batting and Diana Baig's wickets in the first few overs. To cause a surprise, Pakistan will need to deliver an all-around performance – keep Australia under 250 and then bat well.

If Australia bats first and scores more than 250 runs, they would be very likely to win and continue their streak. Unless Pakistan’s bowlers strike early, Australia looks set to dominate yet again.