The outcome of this match holds significant importance not only for New Zealand but also for India's qualification hopes. New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, currently occupy third place in the standings with four points and a positive net run rate (NRR) of 0.282. A victory with a substantial margin against Pakistan would secure their spot in the semi-finals. However, their progression will still depend on India's performance against defending champions Australia. Pakistan, on the other hand, has struggled in this tournament, having lost two of their three matches. Despite this, they could still disrupt New Zealand's path to the semi-finals, especially as young captain Fatima Sana has returned to the squad after a personal tragedy. A win for the Shaheens may not guarantee their own advancement to the knockout stages due to a negative NRR, but it could complicate the qualification picture for New Zealand and India.

With such complex calculations at play, as the group stage nears its conclusion, fans can expect to see a high-octane match between the two teams at a batting-friendly pitch in Dubai. NZ-W vs PAK-W Predicted Playing 11 New Zealand Women Predicted Playing 11 Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson Pakistan Women Predicted Playing 11 Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah

NZ-W vs PAK-W Squads New Zealand Women Full Squad Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr (vc), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu Pakistan Women Full Squad Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi (wk), Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (vc), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan