By Sarah Jenkins, Women’s Cricket Specialist | October 15, 2025

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heats up as England Women (ENGW) face Pakistan Women (PAKW) in a pivotal Match 16 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With rain playing spoilsport, the game was reduced to 31 overs per side, adding drama to this ENGW vs PAKW live score showdown. England, chasing a fourth straight win after triumphs over South Africa, New Zealand, and India, posted 133/9 – but Pakistan now targets a DLS-adjusted 113 for victory. For Pakistan, winless after defeats to Australia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, this is a must-win for survival. In this England Women vs Pakistan Women preview, we cover live updates, scorecard, highlights, team news, head-to-head stats, and betting tips for the ultimate Women’s World Cup 2025 guide. Will Heather Knight’s defending champions cruise, or can Nida Dar’s underdogs pull an upset? Let’s dive into the ENGW vs PAKW match report.

The Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo’s Rain-Prone Cauldron of Cricket

The iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with a capacity of 35,000, has hosted legendary clashes since 1986, including the 2011 World Cup final. Known for its spin-friendly pitches and high humidity, it favors bowlers early but rewards aggressive batting later. Today’s persistent showers delayed play, trimming the match to 31 overs – a twist that could favor Pakistan’s spinners like Sadia Iqbal. Fun fact: England last played here in 2019, thrashing Sri Lanka by 154 runs. With overcast skies, expect swing and seam to dominate this ICC Women’s World Cup Colombo match.

England Women’s Form: Defending Champions on a Roll in World Cup 2025

England Women’s recent form is formidable. As defending champions from 2022, Heather Knight’s side started Women’s World Cup 2025 with a bang: a 47-run win over South Africa, a 6-wicket chase against New Zealand, and a gritty 5-wicket victory vs India. Their batting depth shines – Nat Sciver-Brunt (average 45.6) and Alice Capsey’s fireworks – while Sophie Ecclestone’s spin (8 wickets) terrorizes. Today, despite Ecclestone’s illness (replaced by Glenn), England adapted, with Charlie Dean’s 33 anchoring 133/9 amid Fatima Sana’s fiery 4-fer. Stat: England unbeaten in 12 ODIs vs subcontinental sides.

Pakistan Women’s Struggles: Seeking Redemption in ICC World Cup 2025

Contrastingly, Pakistan Women’s recent form spells trouble. Zero wins from three: crushed by Australia (9 wickets), edged by Sri Lanka (31 runs), and humbled by Bangladesh (42 runs). Captain Nida Dar’s all-round prowess (average 30+ bat/bowl) offers hope, but batting collapses plague them – lowest team total (89 vs AUS). Bright spot: Sana’s 4/23 today dismantled England’s middle order. X buzz? Fans rally with "Go Green Queens,” but 75% predict England dominance. Away form: Winless in eight World Cup games.

Toss, Lineups, and Live Score Updates: ENGW Post 133/9, PAKW Chase 113

Toss: Pakistan won and elected to bowl – a bold call in overcast conditions.

England Women Lineup (Playing XI): Bouchier, Wyatt, Capsey, Knight (c), Sciver-Brunt, Jones (wk), Dean, Glenn, Bell, Cross, Filer. (Ecclestone out ill).

Pakistan Women Lineup (Playing XI): Ameen, Shamas, Dar (c), Maroof, Ali, Zafar (wk), Iqbal, Amin, Akhtar, Baig, Sana.

Live Score Updates: England 133/9 (31 overs) – Dean 33, Sana 4/23. Pakistan chase 113 (DLS). As of now: Pakistan 45/2 (10 overs) – early wickets for Bell and Cross. Watch ENGW vs PAKW highlights on ICC.tv or Sky Sports.

Head-to-Head Stats: England’s Dominance in ENGW vs PAKW Clashes

History favors England: In 15 ODIs, England boast 13 wins, Pakistan 2. Last meeting? England’s 178-run rout in 2024 bilateral series. Average goals? 250+ totals in recent ties.

H2H Stats	ENGW Wins	PAKW Wins	No Result	Avg Total
Overall	13	2	0	245
World Cup	3	0	0	220

England’s Colombo edge: Undefeated in four World Cup games here.

Key Players to Watch: Stars Shining in Women’s World Cup 2025

• England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (all-round firepower), Sophie Ecclestone (spin queen – 8 wickets), Heather Knight (captain’s knocks).
• Pakistan: Fatima Sana (4-fer today), Nida Dar (experience), Sidra Ameen (top-order anchor).

X hype: "Sana on fire!” trends after her powerplay haul.

Bold Predictions and Betting Tips: Where to Bet on ENGW vs PAKW

Prediction: England wins by 20+ runs. Sciver-Brunt top-scorer (ENG), Sana player of match. Under 200 total in shortened game.

Top Betting Tips (Odds via Bet365/CricketBet):

• England Win: 1.25 – Unbeaten streak continues.
• Over 5.5 Wickets (Pakistan Bowling): 1.80 – Sana’s form exploits conditions.
• Sciver-Brunt 50+ Runs: 2.50 – Loves subcontinent pitches.
• Under 10.5 Boundaries (Value Bet): 1.90 – Rain-soaked outfield curbs big hits.

X sentiment: 80% back England; streams on Disney+ Hotstar (India), Sky Go (UK).

Why This Matters: Semifinal Implications in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

A win propels England to 8 points, edging toward semis in Group A. For Pakistan, defeat seals early exit – heightening pressure on Dar’s rebuild. This England Women vs Pakistan Women World Cup clash highlights women’s cricket growth: England’s professionalism vs Pakistan’s grit. As the tournament unfolds in India/Sri Lanka, stay tuned for more ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 live scores.

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Sarah Jenkins covers global women’s cricket. Odds subject to change; gamble responsibly (18+).