Australia Women and Pakistan Women have a long history in One Day Internationals. Over the years, Australia have consistently dominated the contests. With the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup underway, their forthcoming match adds fresh relevance to their rivalry. This article compiles the head-to-head stats, records, recent trends, and what to expect going into their next clash.
AUS W vs PAK W Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total ODIs played between AUS‑W and PAK‑W | 16 |
| Australia Wins | 16 |
| Pakistan Wins | 0 |
| No Results / Tied | 0 |
Australia have won every single ODI against Pakistan to date. The dominance is comprehensive, with Pakistan yet to register a win in this pairing.
Recent Match Results (Australia vs Pakistan in WODIs)
Here’s a selection from recent years:
| Match Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2023 | North Sydney | Australia won by 101 runs |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Brisbane | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Brisbane | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Mount Maunganui | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Kuala Lumpur | Australia won by 89 runs |
| Oct 20, 2018 | Kuala Lumpur | Australia won by 150 runs |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Leicester | Australia won by 159 runs |
| Feb 1, 2013 | Cuttack | Australia won by 91 runs |
| Mar 16, 2009 | Sydney | Australia won by 107 runs |
| Dec 14, 1997 | Hyderabad | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| Feb 7, 1997 | Melbourne | Australia won by 374 runs |
These match outcomes reinforce the one‑sided nature of the rivalry over decades.
Records & Highlights
1 Highest & Lowest Team Totals
- Highest by Australia: 397/4 in 50 overs
- Other big scores by Australia: 336/9, 324/7, 290/8, 273/7
- Highest by Pakistan: 235/7
- Lowest by Pakistan: 23, 27, 84, 95, 122, 123 (various venues)
These figures show Australia’s batting has often overwhelmed Pakistan’s bowling, while Pakistan have at times struggled drastically (e.g. totals as low as 23 or 27).
2 Top Individual Batters
- Meg Lanning (AUS‑W): 438 runs (avg ~39.81)
- Bismah Maroof (PAK‑W): 378 runs (avg ~42.00)
- Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Rachael Haynes also among top scorers in this head-to-head.
Highest Individual Scores in This Rivalry
- LM Keightley: 156*
- BL Mooney: 133
- MM Lanning: 124
- AJ Healy: 97
3 Leading Bowlers & Best Figures
- Sana Mir (PAK‑W): 20 wickets overall
- Jess Jonassen (AUS‑W): 15 wickets
- Ashleigh Gardner, Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt also key contributors.
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2025 World Cup Context & Outlook
1 Australia’s Form & Updates
- Australia began their 2025 ODI World Cup with an 89‑run win over New Zealand.
- Ashleigh Gardner starred with a century (115).
- One match was washed out (no result).
- Squad changes: Grace Harris was ruled out due to a calf strain, replaced by Heather Graham.
- Sophie Molineux made a return after recovery from knee surgery.
2 Pakistan’s Struggles & Key Players
- Pakistan lost to Bangladesh (by 7 wickets) and to India (by 88 runs) in their opening matches.
- Fatima Sana leads the side as captain.
- Sidra Amin has been in good 2025 form, with multiple fifties and two centuries.
- Pakistan are trying to bounce back and earn crucial points.
3 Venue, Conditions & Strategy
- The match is played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
- The pitch tends to be good for batting once batters settle; early movement may assist fast bowlers, and spin gains traction later.
- Toss strategy: In recent matches, teams have alternated between batting/bowling first.
- Historically, teams batting first (in 23 matches at this venue) have had a slight edge.
4. Prediction & Key Matchups
Given Australia’s unblemished head-to-head record and strong form, they are clear favorites. The batting depth, strong top order, and varied bowling attack give them significant advantage.
Players to watch:
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) — strong all‑round form, centurion earlier in tournament
- Sidra Amin (Pakistan) — dependable opener, recent consistency
If Pakistan manage a solid top-order performance and exploit any early movement with their bowlers, they could challenge. But overcoming Australia’s dominance will require an exceptional day.
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Summary
- Australia Women have won all 16 ODIs versus Pakistan Women — an unmatched head-to-head record.
- Their batting and bowling records far outshine Pakistan in this matchup.
- In the 2025 World Cup, Australia are well-placed and confident, while Pakistan are under pressure to improve.
- The Colombo venue is balanced but slightly favors teams who post first.
- If Australia bring their top form, it’s highly likely they’ll extend their winning streak.
This clash is more than just a match — it’s a test of whether Pakistan can break new ground or Australia will continue their unbroken dominance in WODIs.
