**Women’s World Cup Preview: Unbeaten England Face Struggling Pakistan**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 15, 2025, 12:23 AM*
England will take on Pakistan in their fourth match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Wednesday, October 14, 2025. England have been in top form, winning all three of their matches so far and dominating their opponents. In contrast, Pakistan have been struggling, enduring a three-match losing streak in this tournament.
### Matchup Analysis: England Look to Exploit Pakistan’s Batting Woes
Pakistan’s batting lineup has faltered in the tournament, posting low totals of 129, 159, and 114 in their matches so far. Sidra Amin has been the lone bright spot, scoring two half-centuries. England’s bowling attack, however, has been formidable. The world’s top ODI bowler Sophie Ecclestone delivered an exceptional spell against Sri Lanka recently. Spinners Linsey Smith and Charlie Dean have also been impactful, each taking six wickets in the tournament.
### Team Strategies: Key Players to Watch
Nat Sciver-Brunt will be a key player for England after scoring her fifth World Cup century (and tenth in ODIs) against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Her current form adds great strength to England’s batting line-up.
Pakistan, looking to improve their fortunes, may include leg-spin all-rounder Syeda Aroob Shah in the playing XI to bolster their chances. Despite Pakistan’s struggles, Muneeba Ali has a respectable record against England, having scored 47 and 44 in her two innings against them.
### Historical Context: England’s Unbeaten Record Over Pakistan Adds Pressure
England hold an unbeaten record against Pakistan in completed matches, having won all 13 encounters so far. Their smallest margin of victory has been 37 runs or six wickets, according to ESPNcricinfo’s data. This dominant history puts added pressure on Pakistan as they seek to turn their campaign around.
Despite England’s strong position, all-rounder Alice Capsey emphasized that her team is not taking Pakistan lightly. She acknowledged that Pakistan have been involved in some exciting games and have put competitive teams under pressure at times.
### Probable Playing XIs
**Pakistan (probable):**
Sadaf Shamas, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Natalia Pervaiz, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Sana (captain), Rameen Shamim / Syeda Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
**England (probable):**
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
### Key Stats to Watch
– Nat Sciver-Brunt has been prolific in her career, scoring 4,241 runs from 110 innings in 124 matches at an average of 47.12, including 10 centuries and 25 half-centuries.
– Amy Jones is close to a milestone, having amassed 2,491 runs and nearing the 2,500-run mark.
– For Pakistan, Sidra Amin has accumulated 2,387 runs at an average of 33.15, recording 6 centuries and 13 half-centuries.
– England’s spin sensation Sophie Ecclestone has taken 134 wickets in WODIs at an impressive average of 18.91. She is on the verge of becoming England’s second-highest wicket-taker, poised to surpass Jennifer Louise Gunn’s tally of 136 wickets.
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As England aim to continue their winning streak and Pakistan strive to break their losing run, this encounter promises to be an intriguing battle in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
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