The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is building up nicely, and the 22nd Match will see South Africa Women face Pakistan Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 21, 2025.
Both teams are looking to enhance their positions on the points table as the group stages start to reach an important phase. For South Africa, a win here may go a long way to securing their spot in the semifinals, while Pakistan needs a victory to remain alive in the competition.
Let’s take a comprehensive look at the head-to-head stats of SAW vs PAKW, the predicted teams, pitch observations, and team form to assist fans and fantasy players with their decision-making.
Match Details
- Match: South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 22nd Match
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
The matches at the Colombo venue are known for being very competitive, in which both batters and bowlers have consistent opportunities to compete. As always in Sri Lanka, the weather could be a major factor, with some dew and a little humidity expected in the evening.
Head-to-Head Stats (SAW vs PAKW)
While relevant head-to-head records are always a bit more relevant to results when two teams are more evenly matched, South Africa Women hold a strong head-to-head advantage over Pakistan Women in all formats.
Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODI
| Category | South Africa Women (SA-W) | Pakistan Women (PAK-W) |
| Matches Played | 86 | 86 |
| Won | 52 | 34 |
| Lost | 34 | 52 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| Home Wins | 22 | 8 |
| Away Wins | 8 | 17 |
| Neutral Venue Wins | 22 | 9 |
Although the Pakistani women have gotten better in recent seasons, the Proteas win the rivalry by being more consistent with bat and ball in all formats.
In the most recent encounter between the two teams, Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa to a comfortable victory, while Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz performed well amid the loss for the Pakistan women.
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Team Form & Key Players: SA-W vs PAK-W
South Africa Women
South African women have been strong in the 2025 World Cup campaign with their top order batting well and superb control of the innings from their bowlers in the middle overs.
Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W
Key players:
- Laura Wolvaardt: A consistent run scorer early on.
- Marizanne Kapp: All-round brilliance with both bat and ball.
- Ayabonga Khaka: Efficient and quick in the power plays.
Pakistan Women
Pakistan women have had flashes of brilliance but fail to find consistency. Their bowling Unit has been their strength, with their batting needing more solidity in the middle order.
Recent Form: L, W, L, L, W
Key Players:
- Nida Dar: Veteran all-rounder and go-to performer for Pakistan.
- Bismah Maroof: Key anchor in the batting unit.
- Fatima Sana: Potentially Pakistan’s next star pace bowler capable of early breakthroughs.
Predicted Playing XI: SA-W vs PAK-W
South Africa Women (Predicted XI):
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Suné Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Mignon du Preez
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Masabata Klaas
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
Pakistan Women (Predicted XI):
- Sidra Ameen
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Bismah Maroof (c)
- Nida Dar
- Aliya Riaz
- Omaima Sohail
- Fatima Sana
- Nashra Sandhu
- Diana Baig
- Sadia Iqbal
- Tuba Hassan
Fantasy Cricket Tips & Best Dream11 Picks
If you are setting your Dream11 team in the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women match, here is a brief guide to refer to based on form and conditions for the match:
Top Dream11 Picks:
- Captain (C): Laura Wolvaardt, consistent performer
- Vice-Captain (VC): Marizanne Kapp, a valuable all-rounder.
- Other picks: Nida Dar, Chloe Tryon, Fatima Sana.
Fantasy Performance:
- As the pitch is in Colombo, selecting a greater number of fast bowlers may be beneficial.
- Select top order players who can play spin well and may get to face them as a portion of their quota.
- Put one or two all-rounders in your Indibet’s Fantasy Team to balance the number of bowlers taking wickets.
Live Streaming & Telecast
Fans can catch the SAW vs PAKW 22nd Match live on:
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India), SuperSport (South Africa), PTV Sports (Pakistan)
- Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode, and ICC.tv
Join the action live on an online cricket platform and track every ball with the latest score updates online.
Match Prediction: SA-W vs PAK-W
Coming into this match as firm favorites, given their strong form and team composition, are South Africa Women. They will need to be mindful that if Pakistan can get their spinners into the game, then it could develop into a much closer contest than anticipated. Predict your champions and play big on 96in today’s SAW vs PAKW fantasy leagues
Predicted Winner: South Africa Women
FAQs:
1. What are the head-to-head statistics for SAW vs PAKW?
South Africa Women have 13 wins to Pakistan Women’s 4 in ODI matches
2. Who are expected in the playing XI?
Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Nida Dar are among the key players expected to play in the match.
3. What are the pitch conditions like at R. Premadasa Stadium?
The pitch is balanced, but it is expected that spinners will be much more in control in the middle overs.
4. Where to watch the match live?
Fans can watch the match live through streaming on Hotstar and ICC.tv worldwide.
