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Australia Women will face Pakistan Women in the 9th Match of the at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 8 at 3:00 PM local time. Australia come into the game as strong favourites and defending champions, led by captain Alyssa Healy. They have displayed impressive form so far, including a big win against New Zealand and a high team total of over 300 in the tournament. Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, are struggling in this edition of the tournament and are at the bottom of the points table after consecutive losses to Bangladesh and India. They will be eager to bounce back and clinch crucial points in this encounter.
Australia’s squad boasts a combination of experienced players like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Megan Schutt, along with young talents such as Darcie Brown and Phoebe Litchfield. Their bowling attack is well balanced with pace and spin options, including Schutt and Sophie Molineux, who is adapting well to the conditions. Pakistan’s side includes key players like Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Diana Baig, and Omaima Sohail, who will need to step up for the team to challenge the reigning champions.
Australia are expected to continue their dominant streak in this tournament with their robust batting and versatile bowling, while Pakistan will look to improve their performance and show resilience against a tough opponent. This match will serve as a vital test of Pakistan’s ability to compete at the highest level, while Australia aim to maintain momentum and consolidate their position in the tournament.
AUS-W vs PAK-W, Women’s World Cup: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 8; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
AUS-W vs PAK-W, Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 16 | AUS -W won: 16 | PAK-W won: 0 | No results: 0
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a balanced pitch that is generally flat in nature, providing consistent bounce early on. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to deteriorate, favouring spinners due to slower and grippier conditions. This will make spin bowling a significant factor in the middle overs. Pace bowlers are likely to get limited assistance from swing or seam on this subcontinental track, especially under day-night conditions.
Squads
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Pakistan: (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
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AUS-W vs PAK-W, Women’s World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Pakistan Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan Women’s total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Pakistan Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Australia Women’s powerplay score: 70-80
- Australia Women’s total score: 320-330
Match result: Team to bowl first will win the game
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