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Rain Abandons Sri Lanka-Pakistan Match; World Cup Drama Continues

10/24/2025

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Summary

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Match Abandoned

Sri Lanka and Pakistan played their final league match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 24 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The match was reduced to 34 overs due to rain and was abandoned after only 4.2 overs, resulting in no result.
Sri Lanka finished fifth with one win, while Pakistan ended the tournament without a victory.
The match underscored ongoing weather issues impacting the tournament's scheduling.

Summary

India Women Advance

India Women advanced to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.
India posted 340/3 in 49 overs, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 109 and Pratika Rawal 122.
New Zealand Women were kept to 271/8 chasing a revised target of 325 after Sophie Devine was dismissed early.
Renuka Singh's bowling took two key wickets.
The win marked India's sixth semi-final appearance in the tournament's history.

History

Historical Context

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup began in 1973, with the 1997 edition hosted by India featuring a record eleven teams. Australia claimed their second title, reflecting the sport's growing popularity. Since then, women's cricket has evolved significantly, highlighted by India's recent semi-final advancement, showcasing increased competitiveness and visibility, and paving the way for future tournaments and investments in women's sports.

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Sri Lanka-Pakistan Match Abandoned

Sri Lanka and Pakistan played their final league match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 24 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The match was reduced to 34 overs due to rain and was abandoned after only 4.2 overs, resulting in no result.
Sri Lanka finished fifth with one win, while Pakistan ended the tournament without a victory.
The match underscored ongoing weather issues impacting the tournament's scheduling.

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