PAK W VS SL W MATCH 25

We’ve reached the final set of league games in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, and while the semi-final picture is almost complete, there’s still plenty to play for as Sri Lanka Women take on Pakistan Women in Match 25. Sri Lanka still have an 'outside chance' of sneaking into the top four if they win big and a few other results go their way, while Pakistan - already out of contention - will want to sign off on a high after a campaign where the rub of the green just didn’t go their way. Sri Lanka’s tournament have been a case of 'what could have been'. Rain played spoilsport in a couple of their fixtures, and in others, they let strong positions slip away. The experienced Chamari Athapaththu has once again been the backbone of their batting, playing a couple of fine knocks at the top, while Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva have been consistent but could have converted their starts into something more impactful. However, Hasini Perera at the top has been a revelation and played a fantastic knock of 85 against Bangladesh which proved to be a match-winning one. Their bowling attack, led by Inoka Ranaweera and Udeshika Prabodhani , has shown discipline, and Sugandika Kumari’s control in the middle overs has been key. In the last game, the skipper came in clutch, picking up 3 wickets in the last over and successfully defended 8 runs to win a thriller. However, their finishing both with bat and ball has often lacked sharpness, something they’ll want to correct in this final outing. Pakistan, on the other hand, have been one of the unluckiest teams this tournament. Two of their matches were washed out, denying them valuable points, and they also gave defending champions Australia a real scare - a game that could have changed everything had they held their nerve in the final stages. Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail have provided solid starts, while skipper Fatima Sana has led from the front with all-round contributions. Diana Baig’s pace and Aliya Riaz's late-order hitting have been bright spots, but their inability to close out games and not being able to build significant partnerships has cost them dearly. With both sides eager to finish their campaigns positively, expect a spirited contest in what has been a rain-hit and unpredictable group stage. For Sri Lanka, it’s about keeping their faint semi-final hopes alive, and for Pakistan, it’s about pride, redemption, and ending on the right note after a frustrating run of near misses.