Rain washes out Sri Lanka-Pakistan clash in Colombo; fifth abandoned match of the Women’s World Cup | Cricket News
Rain has once again disrupted the proceedings of 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 result.Go beyond borders with our YouTube channel. REGISTER NOW!The persistent showers, which ravaged the tournament in the Sri Lankan capital, struck again after just 4.2 overs, with Pakistan on 18 without defeat after being asked to bat first. Despite repeated efforts by ground staff to make the pitch playable, the incessant downpours returned, forcing officials to cancel the match around 8:10 p.m. local time.The draw had already been delayed by more than three hours due to wet conditions and high winds, marking another frustrating day for players and supporters. It was the fifth failure in 11 matches at the Khettarama venue – a statistic that has raised serious questions about the tournament’s schedule during the northeast monsoon season, which usually brings heavy rain to the region in October.
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The result hurt Sri Lanka’s campaign, as the hosts finished their group stage in fifth place in the points table with five points (one win, three defeats and three no results), thus missing out on a semi-final place. Pakistan, meanwhile, ended their disappointing run without a single win, picking up just three points from three defeats in seven matches.In the darkness, the abandoned light fixture may also have marked the end of an era. For Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who has led her team with distinction for over a decade, this was widely seen as her last appearance in the ODI World Cup. Although she has not made an official announcement, the 35-year-old would leave with pride – and sorrow – after yet another trip out of the house in the rain.
