Pakistan will take on Australia in the 9th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Wednesday, October 8, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan have lost both their matches so far. They faced India in their last match and elected to bowl after winning the toss. India made 247 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 50 overs. Diana Baig was the pick of the bowlers and took four wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs. Pakistan was bundled out for 159 runs in 43 overs and lost the match by 88 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Pakistan for Match 9:
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. Amin was the highest scorer for Pakistan against India and made 81 runs off 106 deliveries.
Middle Order: Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, and Fatima Sana (c)
Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, and Fatima Sana could be there in the middle order. Aliya is the third-highest run-scorer for Pakistan in ODIs this year with 265 runs in nine games.
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. Sidra has amassed 83 runs in seven outings at a strike rate of 63.35 in ODIs this year.
Bowlers: Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, and Sadia Iqbal
Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, and Sadia Iqbal will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Baig was the pick of the bowlers in the last game for Pakistan and took four wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs.
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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