The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues to deliver high-intensity contests, and the upcoming clash between South Africa Women (SA W) and Pakistan Women (PAK W) promises to be another exciting battle.
Both teams have followed contrasting paths in the tournament — South Africa, one of the most balanced sides in the competition, are enjoying a fine run of form, while Pakistan are looking to find rhythm after a challenging start.
Here’s a detailed look at their ODI head-to-head record, recent performances, and key players to watch in this crucial World Cup encounter.
South Africa Women Team Overview
The Proteas Women, under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, have been one of the most consistent teams in the ongoing World Cup. They’ve built a strong reputation around teamwork and composure under pressure.
All-rounder Nadine de Klerk has been the standout performer with both bat and ball, while Nonkululeko Mlaba continues to dominate with her wicket-taking spells. Supported by the experience of Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, South Africa look like a side peaking at the right time.
Their recent victories against India and Sri Lanka have boosted their confidence as they push toward the semifinals.
Pakistan Women Team Overview
For Pakistan Women, the 2025 World Cup has been a story of missed opportunities. Despite showing glimpses of promise, their batting collapses and inconsistency have hurt their campaign.
Led by Fatima Sana, Pakistan are undergoing a rebuilding phase, and their younger players like Sidra Amin have shown commendable individual performances. However, the team needs collective effort to challenge in-form opponents like South Africa.
With a few matches left in the group stage, Pakistan will aim to register a statement win and restore confidence in their squad.
SA W vs PAK W ODI Head-to-Head
South Africa have dominated this rivalry over the years, holding a commanding record against Pakistan in Women’s ODIs.
| Category | Total Matches | SA W Won | PAK W Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall ODIs | 31 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
SA W vs PAK W Women’s World Cup Head-to-Head
The two sides have met once in the Women’s ODI World Cup, where South Africa came out on top after a tense contest.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South Africa Women | Won by 6 runs | Mount Maunganui, New Zealand |
Last 5 ODI Match Records
South Africa Women (SA W)
| Match | Opponent | Result | Margin | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest | Sri Lanka Women | Won | by 10 wickets | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 2nd Last | India Women | Won | by 3 wickets | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3rd Last | India Women | Lost | by 23 runs | May 7, 2025 |
| 4th Last | India Women | Lost | by 15 runs | Apr 29, 2025 |
| 5th Last | India Women | Lost | by 6 wickets | Jun 23, 2024 |
Record: 2 Wins, 3 Losses
Pakistan Women (PAK W)
| Match | Opponent | Result | Margin | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest | New Zealand Women | No Result | Match Abandoned | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 2nd Last | England Women | No Result | Match Abandoned | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 3rd Last | Australia Women | Lost | by 107 runs | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 4th Last | India Women | Lost | by 88 runs | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 5th Last | Bangladesh Women | Lost | by 7 wickets | Oct 2, 2025 |
Record: 0 Wins, 3 Losses, 2 No Results
Key Players to Watch
South Africa Women (SA W)
- Nadine de Klerk: One of the stars of the tournament; unbeaten 84* against India and averaging 124.00 in the World Cup.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba: Among the top wicket-takers in the tournament with 11 wickets; recently took 3/30 against Sri Lanka.
- Laura Wolvaardt: The captain and consistent opener, crucial for strong starts.
Pakistan Women (PAK W)
- Fatima Sana: Pakistan’s captain and leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets in the World Cup; known for her swing bowling.
- Sidra Amin: Pakistan’s most reliable batter this year, scoring 643 runs in 2025 with two centuries.
- Nashra Sandhu: Key left-arm spinner who can create pressure during middle overs.
The South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women ODI rivalry has long been one-sided, with South Africa enjoying a strong upper hand in both bilateral series and World Cup meetings.
While South Africa enter this contest high on confidence after a string of victories, Pakistan will need standout efforts from their key players like Sidra Amin and Fatima Sana to challenge their experienced opponents.
With form, momentum, and balance in their favor, the Proteas Women are firm favorites heading into this crucial World Cup 2025 matchup.
