Colombo, Oct 15 (UNI) The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash between England Women and Pakistan Women at the R Premadasa Stadium here today ended in a no-result after rain once again disrupted play, marking the third match of the tournament washed out at the venue.
England had managed to post 133 for 9 in their 31-over innings after rain earlier reduced the contest to a 31-over per side match.
Hether Knight and Em Arlott scored 18 runs each, while Charlie Dean top-scored with 33 runs. Pakistan bowlers were exceptional, with Fatima Sana claiming four wickets, including dismissals of Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Charlie Dean.
Diana Baig also made early inroads, removing Tammy Beaumont in a superb comeback spell. Other notable dismissals included Sophia Dunkley lbw to Sadia Iqbal and Alice Capsey falling to Rameen Shamim.
Pakistan also benefited from two run-outs, including Em Arlott run out by a sharp throw from Syeda Aroob Shah and Sidra Nawaz.
England’s innings saw late aggression with Charlie Dean and Em Arlott hitting several boundaries off Omaima Sohail and Rameen Shamim, but wickets fell at regular intervals, leaving them nine down at 133 in 31 overs. Key moments included Dean’s fourth-wicket dismissal to Fatima Sana and Arlott’s run-out from a sharp throw at short third.
Pakistan Women began their reply confidently, reaching 34 without loss in 6.4 overs. Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail anchored the innings, with both making an immediate impact. Muneeba began with a stylish cut shot for four off Nat Sciver-Brunt, while Omaima dominated with successive boundaries, including elegant drives and cuts off Em Arlott and Linsey Smith. Her quickfire hitting included four consecutive fours between the 3rd and 5th overs, highlighting Pakistan’s intent to chase down the target.
However, the heavens opened once more, forcing the umpires to call off the match. With the points shared, Pakistan were left frustrated at not being able to complete a promising chase.
The match showcased disciplined bowling, aggressive batting, and sharp fielding, underlining the competitive intensity of the Women’s World Cup.
Fans will be hoping for clearer skies as the tournament continues, with the next fixture promising more excitement and crucial points on the line.
