England will take on Pakistan in the 16th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Wednesday, October 15, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. England have won all three games so far and are in first place in the points table. In the last match against Sri Lanka, England scored 253 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Sri Lanka, in reply, were bundled out for 164 runs and lost the match by 89 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of England for Match 16:
Top Order: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), and Heather Knight
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, and Heather Knight will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Knight is the second-highest run-scorer for England with 108 runs in two outings at a strike rate of 68.35.
Middle Order: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley and Emma Lamb
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley and Emma Lamb could be there in the middle order. Sciver-Brunt is the leading run-scorer for England with 149 runs in three games so far at an average of 74.50 and a strike rate of 94.30.
Lower Middle Order: Alice Capsey and Charlotte Dean
Isabella Gaze and Jess Kerr are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Dean has six wickets to her name in three games so far at an average of 14.83.
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, and Lauren Bell
Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, and Eden Carson will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Ecclestone is the highest wicket-taker for England in the tournament and has picked up nine wickets in three games at an average of 6.66.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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