Pakistan’s last chance to keep their semifinal hopes alive at the Women’s ODI World Cup comes today against New Zealand, with both teams needing a win to stay in contention.
The equation for each side is relatively simple: they must win every remaining game to reach the knockouts. However, the weather in Colombo is expected to play a role once again.
Despite sitting at the bottom of the points table, Pakistan enter the contest on the back of a sublime performance against England, where they were denied a likely win due to rain. Victories against New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka could keep the semifinal dream alive, though they’ll also need other results to go their way.
The White Ferns have been equally inconsistent this tournament. With just one win and two losses from four games, Sophie Devine’s team must beat Pakistan, India, and England to stay in the hunt for a semifinal spot, making today’s clash all the more crucial.
New Zealand hold a dominant record against Pakistan in ODIs, winning 15 of their 16 meetings. But with Sri Lankan pitches proving difficult to bat on, past records may not count for much.
Fans across Pakistan can tune in to watch the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash live on television on Ten Sports or PTV Sports. For fans who prefer streaming services, following platforms will broadcast the game live.
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Desktop/Web |
| Tamasha | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| MyCo | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Tapmad | LINK | LINK | LINK |
For Pakistan, it’s not just about survival, it’s about pride, redemption, and proving their record in the World Cup doesn’t reflect their actual performances. For New Zealand, a win could solidify their path to the semifinals.
As rain once again threatens to play spoilsport in Colombo, Pakistan will be hoping for clear skies and a performance to remember when the action kicks off at 2:30 pm (PST).