Women's Cricket World Cup: England vs Pakistan washed out as Nat Sciver-Brunt's side gain reprieve despite poor showing
Key Takeaways
- Rain ruined the Women's Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and England in Colombo, preventing Pakistan from securing a victory.
- England struggled significantly with the bat, slumping to 79-7 before rain delays reduced the match length.
- Pakistan was chasing a revised DLS target of 113 and had a strong start at 33-0 when the rain returned and ended the game.
- The draw gives England a point, putting them level with Australia at the top of the table, while Pakistan earns their first point of the tournament.
- This was the third rain-affected match of the tournament, all of which took place in Colombo.
Pakistan's potential for a significant victory over England in the Women's Cricket World Cup was ruined by persistent rain in Colombo, which was a major disappointment for Pakistan as they remain winless in the tournament. England's batting struggled significantly, collapsing to 79-7 after 25 overs before the first downpour caused a four-hour delay, reducing the match to 31 overs per side. Following the delay, England managed to add 47 crucial runs, setting Pakistan a revised target of 113 via DLS. Pakistan started their chase strongly, reaching 33-0 after six overs, but further heavy rain stopped play permanently, snatching away their opportunity for a win. This result ends England's perfect start to the tournament, moving them to seven points alongside Australia, while Pakistan secures their first point after previous defeats. This match marks the third rain-off of the tournament, with all three occurring in Colombo.
