
Pakistan will take on South Africa in the 22nd match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, October 21, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan has yet to register their first win in the tournament. Their last two matches have ended in a no result. Before those two games, Pakistan faced Australia and elected to bowl after winning the toss. Australia scored 221 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. Pakistan were bundled out for 114 runs and lost the match by 107 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Pakistan for Match 22:
Top Order: Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, and Sidra Amin
Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, and Sidra Amin will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Sidra is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in the tournament with 125 runs at an average of 31.25 in five matches.
Middle Order: Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, and Fatima Sana (c)
Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, and Fatima Sana could be there in the middle order. Fatima is the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan and has taken nine wickets in five games at an average of 16.
Lower Middle Order: Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Rameen Shamim
Sidra Nawaz and Rameen Shamim are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. They will have to provide some support to the batting line-up as Pakistan have continued to struggle with the bat throughout the tournament.
Bowlers: Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, and Diana Baig
Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, and Diana Baig will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Baig is the second-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan with seven wickets at an average of 26 in four outings.
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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