Pakistan, already World Cup-bound, play for momentum and pride, while Bangladesh’s fate hangs on Ireland’s result against Scotland. A loss for Scotland would make it a must-win encounter for Bangladesh to book their ticket to India for the upcoming edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This psychological divide could manifest on the field, Pakistan’s freedom vs Bangladesh’s calculated aggression, where every dot ball and boundary carry amplified weight.
Fantasy 11 picks for Pakistan Women Vs Bangladesh Women:
Wicketkeepers:
Nigar Sultana Joty:
She is Bangladesh’s heartbeat, a wicketkeeper-batter whose glove work is as sharp as her game awareness to stabilise innings and play according to the demands of the situation. In a must-win scenario, her composure under pressure and knack for anchoring chases could prove pivotal, making her a silent accumulator of Fantasy points.
She is currently the 2nd highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in the tournament with 240 runs at an impressive strike rate of 110.59 and a mind-boggling average of 80 in four innings, smashing a couple of half-centuries and a century so far for her side, being one of the prime contributors with the bat for her side. Her sensational returns also place her as the 3rd highest run-scorer so far of the tournament.
Muneeba Ali:
The wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive starts could disrupt Bangladesh’s plans early, especially if she targets the shorter boundaries square of the wicket. She is currently the 2nd highest run-scorer for Pakistan with 154 runs at an impressive average of 38.50 in four innings with the bat for Pakistan so far. She has one half-century so far with the bat for her side.
Batters:
Sharmin Akhter:
She has been one of the most consistent and standout performers with the bat for Bangladesh. She has scored 20+ runs on every occasion she has stepped out to bat in this tournament. Her consistent run has made her the top run-scorer for Bangladesh and the 2nd highest run-scorer of the tournament with 242 runs at a sensational average of 80.66 in four innings, which includes three half-centuries. She has been at the fulcrum of the Nigar Sultana-led side’s batting line-up.
Sidra Amin:
Pakistan’s rock at the top, her elegant drives and ability to rotate strike anchor innings. Against Bangladesh’s spinners, her footwork will dictate Pakistan’s tempo. She is the leading run-scorer for Pakistan, so far in the tournament, with 192 runs at an outstanding average of 48 in four innings, which includes three half-centuries. She has been a crucial contributor at the top of the order for her side.
All-rounders:
Fatima Sana:
She embodies Pakistan’s flawless campaign; her steely leadership and all-round mastery (pace-bowling grit and late-order resilience) reflect a side oozing confidence. As the architect of their unbeaten run, her ability to clutch crucial breakthroughs or chip in with gritty cameos makes her a Fantasy magnet.
She has scored 103 runs at a strike rate of 97.16 and an impressive average of 34.33 in four innings with the bat. Her tally of runs includes one unbeaten half-century (62* off 59 balls) against Thailand on 17th April 2025. She was also awarded the Player of the Match for her impressive all-round performance.
Besides her handy contributions with the bat, she has also been the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan and the 2nd highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 10 wickets at an impressive average of 10.20 and an economy of 3.77 in four innings, which includes one four-wicket haul with the ball for her side in the tournament so far. She is a must-have in your fantasy 11; she could turn out to be the potential game-changer with her all-round capabilities for your side.
Ritu Moni:
She has had a slow start to the tournament, be it with the bat or ball. She has scored 94 runs at a strike rate of 94 and an impressive average of 47 in three innings with the bat, which includes one unbeaten half-century (67* off 61 balls) that played a crucial role in helping her side get over the line against Ireland by two wickets in a tense encounter. She was also awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning performance with the bat for her side. Besides her growing contributions with the bat, she has also picked up one wicket in three innings with the ball for her side in the tournament so far. Her knack for breaking partnerships with medium-pace cutters and handy lower-order runs could quietly rack up Fantasy points in a tight contest.
Fahima Khatun:
The leg-spinner’s duel with Pakistan’s middle order (prone to slow starts) could tilt the match. Her disguised wrong ’uns might lure false strokes under scoreboard pressure. She is currently the 2nd highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh with 8 wickets at an average of 18.37 and an economy of 4.61 in four innings, which includes her maiden five-wicket haul against Thailand on 10th April 2025.
Besides her exploits with the ball, she has also scored 63 runs at a decent average of 21 in three innings with the bat for her side in the tournament so far, displaying her crucial skills with the bat.
Bowlers:
Nahida Akter:
She had a slow start to the tournament with the ball. However, the biggest positive is that she has been amongst the wickets off late and seems to have found her groove. She has picked up five wickets at an average of 29.20 and an economy of 4.42 in four innings, which includes one four-wicket haul with the ball for her side against Scotland on 15th April 2025.
She has also been effective with the bat for her side, scoring 45 runs in three innings with the bat for her side in the tournament so far. She could yet again play a crucial role for her side; her spellbinding control is primed to shine.
Rabeya Khan:
The talented young leg-spinner from Bangladesh has picked up five wickets at an average of 27.80 and an economy of 4.08 in four innings with the ball for her side, providing vital breakthroughs for Bangladesh. She has also scored 28 runs in a couple of innings with the bat for her side, displaying her potential with the bat for Bangladesh as and when needed. She could be the game changer with the ball for your fantasy 11.
Nashra Sandhu:
She has been exceptional with the ball, picking up nine wickets at an impressive average of 13.55 and an economy of 3.58 in four innings with the ball for her side. Her impressive returns place her as the 2nd highest wicket-taker with the ball for Pakistan and currently the 3rd highest wicket-taker with the ball in the tournament. She has the potential to play a decisive role with the ball once again for the home side.
The dry, skidding surface at Lahore is a spinner’s paradise. Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan’s left-arm sniper) thrives here, darting deliveries into the pads and outfoxing batters with subtle variations. Opposite her, Bangladesh’s spin trio Nahida Akter’s arm-ball precision, Rabeya Khan’s loopy leg-breaks, and Fahima Khatun’s sharp-turning googlies, could exploit the pitch’s late-afternoon wear. Expect these maestros to dominate middle overs, choking run flows and triggering collapses.
Pace-bowling all-rounders Fatima Sana and Ritu Moni add balance, their cutters and slower balls on this two-paced track will test batters’ timing, offering crucial breakthroughs in power plays or death overs. On this spin-friendly battleground, the team that conquers the middle-overs mind games will triumph. Expect a nail-biter where nerve, not just skill, writes the headline.
