England escaped closely to the great frightened after the clash of the World Women’s World Cup and Pakistan left on Wednesday because of the rain. Pakistan at their 16th meeting since 1997 closer to securing his first victory ODI over England, but their hopes were interrupted when the rain played CoiPlesport at the R premadasa stadium in Colombo.
Despite the washing, Pakistan managed to open his account in a tournament with a single point, although it continues to disappear at a net speed of -1.887 at the bottom of the table.
England vs Pakistan, World Women’s Cup
Meanwhile, England gained the best place with an excellent clean running +1.864 compared to the Australian 1.353. However, the English side must deal a lot – especially their inconsistent bats – when they are preparing for Indore on Sunday for India.
Fatima Sana Rocks England
Pakistan dominated the rain of disturbed England shifts with a merciless bowling display. Diana Baig struck soon and removed experienced Tammy Beaumont before Fatima Sana took over for an attack. Fatima opened her account by dismissing Amy Jones and then sent back Nat Sciver-Brunt, which recently created history with Most hundreds in the history of the Women’s World Championship.
Fatima continued her fiery charm by removing former English captain Heather Knight and leaving England for 39 in four for 6.4 overs. Spinner left shoulder Sadia iqbal deepened England by dismissing Sophia Dunkley and Emma Lamb. Soon after, Rameen Shamim removed Alice Capsey and England in Colombo stopped at 79 for seven at 25 breaks.
When the game continued at 20:30, Charlie Dean (33) and Emily Arlott (18) got acquainted with the intention and compiled a valuable 47-run stall for the eighth goal of only 41 balls and helped England after 133 at 31 overs. Arlott’s escape, however, interrupted the partnership and Fatima again struck Dean and end up with excellent numbers 6-1-27-4.
Although Sandhu did not go without a goal, maintained close control and admitted only 12 runs from seven breaks, including two girls.
Rain Robs Pakistan in Colombo
Pakistan found himself in a commanding position after their goal was revised at 113 in 31 overs. Muneeba Ali (9*), the only Pakistani woman with several centuries-old T20i, set the tone soon the boundary on the NAT SIVER-BRUNT when opening. England appeared under pressure when Sciver-Brunt fought with her line and admitted five broadband on the side of the leg.
Omaima Sohail (19*) joined Muneeb, and immediately her presence felt with two boundaries by Lauren Smith, who made doubts with a low full throw. Sohail continued her smooth stroke and hit Emily Arlott for the next two four in the following. Although Charlie Dean began his charm with a girl, Pakistan has already reached 33 without loss and looked good under control.
In the seventh the rain returned and stopped the Pakistani stable march towards victory. With only 78 runs needed from 24.2 overs and all ten goals intact, they were in a strong position. The weather, however, refused to clean and around 21:56 officials dismissed the game and denied Pakistan what looked like a probable victory.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
October 15, 2025
