The 3rd Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is between Bangladesh Women and Pakistan Women, scheduled for October 2, 2025. The match will be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting at 3:00 PM IST.
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Bangladesh is making their second World Cup appearance, having qualified through the qualifiers by winning three out of five matches. They had mixed warm-up results, including a cautious win against Sri Lanka and a rain-affected match against South Africa.
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Pakistan Women entered the tournament dominantly after comfortably winning qualifier matches. Their warm-up included a loss to South Africa and a washed-out game.
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The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly initially with good bounce. Pacers may get some early movement, but conditions are likely to change as the match progresses.
Head-to-Head and Strategy
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Recent ODI head-to-head between the two teams shows a balanced competition, with Bangladesh winning three of the last five matches, and Pakistan winning two.
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Both teams will aim to start their World Cup campaign with a strong win, with Bangladesh relying on their anchored top and middle order, and Pakistan focusing on their balanced batting and pace and spin bowling attacks.
PAKW vs BANW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: Pakistan Women vs Bangladesh Women
- Date: 02 October 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Sky Sports.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update PAK W vs BAN W
Playing XI:
Bangladesh Women Playing XI: Shorna Akter, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (captain and wicketkeeper), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Sumaiya Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter.
Pakistan Women Playing XI: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Ameen, Fatima Sana (captain), Natalia Pervaiz, Eyman Fatima, Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper), Syeda Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu.