NZ-W vs PAK-W 19th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips for ICC WWC 2025

The 19th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see New Zealand Women taking on Pakistan Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday, October 18. Both sides have had inconsistent campaigns so far, and this clash will be crucial for their tournament standings. So let’s look at NZ-W vs PAK-W 19th Match Fantasy Tips.

While New Zealand aim to keep their knockout hopes alive, Pakistan are searching for their first win of the tournament.

Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The R. Premadasa pitch is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. In recent matches, the average first-innings score has hovered around 220–250 runs, with spinners coming into play as the match progresses. Batting first has been more successful here, with 70% wins in the last 10 ODIs at this venue.

Bowlers, especially spinners, are expected to extract grip and turn, while top-order batters who spend time in the middle will reap rewards. The weather, however, remains a concern with humidity and light showers predicted.

Venue Stats

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 221

  • Average 2nd Innings Score: 113

  • Batting First Win %: 70%

  • Best suited for: Spin all-rounders and top-order batters

NZ-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head

In the last five encounters, New Zealand Women lead 3-2 over Pakistan Women, showing close competition between the sides. However, in overall ODIs, the White Ferns dominate with 15 wins from 17 matches.

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand Women:
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

Pakistan Women:
Fatima Sana (c), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim

Top Fantasy Picks

Safe Captain Choices:

  • Sophie Devine (NZ-W): In red-hot form, 259 runs in three games.

  • Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): All-rounder impact with both bat and ball.

Differential Picks:

  • Fatima Sana (PAK-W): 9 wickets in four matches; Pakistan’s key bowler.

  • Brooke Halliday (NZ-W): Reliable middle-order batter with consistent fantasy points.

Dream11 Prediction & Match Winner

The AI projections and form guide both favour New Zealand Women to win this clash convincingly. The projected first-innings score for NZ-W is around 250–270 runs, while Pakistan may struggle to chase.

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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **