England are taking Pakistan in match 16 ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 At the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The England team have been in great form throughout the tournament, winning all three of their games so far and sitting comfortably in the top half of the points table. On the other hand, after suffering three consecutive defeats, Pakistan has not registered a single win yet. Despite showing flashes of talent, inconsistency has plagued their campaign, leaving them desperate for a change against a well-established England team.
Reason why Sophie Ecclestone is not playing today’s game
Pakistan captain at the time of toss fatima sana In cloudy conditions in Colombo, they won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, England were forced to make two unexpected changes due to illness concerns in their camp. experienced couple Sophie Ecclestone And lauren bell were taken out of the conflict making way for sarah glen And M ArlottThe absence of Ecclestone, currently the world’s top-ranked spinner, is a major blow for England, given his vital role in controlling the middle overs.
captain Nat Sciver-Brunt Addressed the situation during the toss, provided clarity on changes and reassured fans about the depth of the team.
“I would have bowled as well. We have two players unwell – Ecclestone and Bell are out, Sarah Glenn and Em are in. Illness in the camp, obviously not good for those individuals, but it’s an opportunity for other guys to get some overs under their belt. In a tournament like this, you need every member of your squad, so it’s a great chance for Sarah and Em to come into the game and hopefully make an impact.” Sciver-Brunt said.
Big opportunity for Sarah Glenn and M Arlott
With Ecclestone and Bell sidelined, the onus has fallen on Glenn and Arlott to lead the way. Glenn, known for her clever variations and control, R. Will try to take advantage of Premadasa’s spin-friendly surface. Arlott, on the other hand, brings pace and aggression to the attack and will aim to take the lead early with the new ball.
This match is also an opportunity for England to test their bench strength before the knockout stage. The team management will be hoping that Ecclestone and Bell make a speedy recovery, as their experience could prove vital in the latter stages of the tournament.
Playing XI of both the teams
pakistan women: Muniba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvez, Fatima Sana (captain), Sidra Nawaz (wicketkeeper), Ramin Shamim, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu.
England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, M Arlott
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