Colombo, Oct. 17 -- New Zealand Women will face Pakistan Women in a crucial must-win clash in the 19th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here tomorrow. With only one win from four matches so far, the White Ferns must secure a victory to stay in contention for the knockout stages of the tournament.

Both teams are coming off rain-affected outings, with New Zealand's previous match against Sri Lanka and Pakistan's against England abandoned due to bad weather. This has heightened the pressure on both sides to deliver a result in Colombo, where unpredictable conditions could influence the course of the game.

Historically, New Zealand have had the upper hand against Pakistan in World Cup encoun...