New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Updates, Women’s World Cup 2025: Sophie Devine in focus as NZ hopes to solidify knockouts bid
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between New Zealand and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
TOSS
The toss for New Zealand vs Pakistan will take place at 2:30pm IST.
COLOMBO WEATHER UPDATE
A very grim forecast for Colombo today.
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The Weather Channel
A very grim forecast for Colombo today.
| Photo Credit:
The Weather Channel
PREVIEW
New Zealand will be next in line for a blazing Pakistan side to try its luck against, as it chases its first win at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
The White Ferns will be well aware of Pakistan’s authoritative bowling line-up, which has repeatedly flexed its muscles. But with both sides suffering washouts in their previous clashes, the hunger to win will be palpable at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday.
Read the full preview by Kavita Menon here.
STREAMING DETAILS
When is the New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will take place on Saturday, October 18. The match will begin at 3:00PM IST.
Where is the New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Where to watch the live telecast of the New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live stream of the New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar.
SQUADS
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. Reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Published on Oct 18, 2025
