Rain washes out Sri Lanka vs Pakistan clash in Colombo; fifth abandoned game of Women’s World Cup | Cricket News
Rain once again disrupted proceedings at the ICC Women’s World Cup, as the group-stage match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was abandoned on Friday without a result.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Persistent showers, which have plagued the tournament in the Sri Lankan capital, struck again after just 4.2 overs, with Pakistan on 18 without loss after being asked to bat first. Despite repeated efforts by ground staff to make the field playable, the unrelenting downpour returned, forcing officials to call off the match around 8:10 pm local time.The toss had already been delayed for more than three hours due to wet conditions and strong winds, marking yet another frustrating day for players and fans. This was the fifth washout in 11 matches at the Khettarama venue — a statistic that has raised serious questions over the tournament’s scheduling during the Northeast monsoon season, which typically brings heavy rain to the region in October.
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The outcome hurt Sri Lanka’s campaign, as the hosts ended their group stage fifth on the points table with five points (one win, three losses, and three no-results), effectively missing out on a semifinal berth. Pakistan, meanwhile, finished their disappointing run without a single win, collecting only three points from three washouts in seven matches.Amid the gloom, the abandoned fixture may also have marked the end of an era. For Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who has led her side with distinction for over a decade, this was widely seen as her final ODI World Cup appearance. Though she has not made an official announcement, the 35-year-old would walk away with pride — and heartbreak — after yet another rain-hit exit at home.
