Kiwi Women Face Pakistan in Crucial CWC25 Clash!
New Zealand and Pakistan women's cricket teams are battling it out in a vital ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 match in Colombo. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
Both teams are eager to gain momentum as the race for the semi-finals intensifies. New Zealand boasts a win against Bangladesh and a point from a rain-affected match against Sri Lanka. Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, is still seeking their first victory of the tournament. They were hoping for a win against England, but rain intervened.
The White Ferns are relying on their captain's strong form to secure their second win. Pakistan, currently at the bottom of the table with only one point, views their upcoming matches as crucial knockout games in their quest for a semi-final spot.
Team Lineups:
- NEW ZEALAND: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
- PAKISTAN: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah.
Stay tuned for updates on this thrilling CWC25 encounter!