Women in Green : A Clear Recap After Their Latest World Cup Outing

Pakistan National Women’s Cricket Team ended their World Cup group stage with a rain – hit finish on 24 October 2025, after several tough matches in October and a strong September series at home against South Africa. This piece looks closely at that last game plus the recent matches that shaped Pakistan’s form going into 2026 fixtures.

Final Pool Match Washed Out by Heavy Rain

The Sri Lanka v Pakistan game on 24 October 2025 at Colombo was called off because of persistent rain ; Pakistan had just 18/0 in 4.2 overs when the weather ended play, so the game was ruled a no – result. That rainout meant Pakistan left the tournament without a win in the group stage, although they had a few competitive moments earlier in the campaign.

How the Team Played Across Recent Matches

Across the World Cup Pakistan showed flashes — competitive batting bursts, useful bowling spells — but rain and stronger opposition left them short of victories. Before the World Cup, Pakistan had a successful home ODI series against South Africa in September 2025 ; the third ODI on 22 September 2025 saw Pakistan chase 116 and win by six wickets, a morale – boosting result. That win featured solid middle-order hitting and tidy bowling in the middle overs.

Who Scored, Who Bowled, and Who Made the Headlines

Sidra Amin was a consistent run – getter during the South Africa series (notably scoring a half – century in the third ODI), while Nashra Sandhu grabbed attention with neat spells and was named player of the match in that win. In the World Cup, some batters (Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz and Muneeba Ali) produced useful cameos when conditions allowed, and Fatima Sana continued to be a dependable all-round option. I pulled individual match scorecards to compile these highlights.

Runs, Innings, Averages, and Quick Team Numbers

Looking at the short stretch that matters most : Pakistan’s ODI efforts in the South Africa series and their World Cup pool games show a team capable of putting up 200+ totals on good days but also vulnerable to top – quality attacks. For example, in that Sep 22 ODI Pakistan finished 117/4 while South Africa had posted 115 earlier; elsewhere in the World Cup Pakistan were dismissed for low scores in some matches and had a number of no – result games due to rain. These swings underline how averages and strike rates vary widely across the squad depending on opposition and conditions.

Contracts, Board Moves, and What that Means for Selection

The PCB announced updated central contracts for 2025 – 26 that bumped pay and clarified the top – tier group — Category A players include Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal and Sidra Amin, with players such as Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and Nashra Sandhu in the next bracket. That money and contract stability matter: they help selectors plan a core group for 2026 tours and give players security to focus on form and fitness.

Likely Picks for Upcoming South Africa and Zimbabwe Tours

PCB released a 2025 – 26 calendar showing a Pakistan tour of South Africa (Feb – Mar 2026) and a home series vs Zimbabwe (Apr 2026). Using the contract list and recent match form, a likely 2026 starting XI would mix Category A/B players and in – form performers : Fatima Sana (captain/all – round), Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk/backup), Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Rameen Shamim and a couple of fast – bowling options like Tuba Hassan or Syeda Aroob Shah depending on conditions. Selectors could tinker depending on pitches and fitness, but the contract list gives a clear core to pick from.