Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: Rain delays toss; Winless PAK look to avoid unwanted record against Sri Lanka
India’s win over New Zealand last night confirmed the semifinal lineup, making this contest a dead rubber in the standings. Yet, there’s pride at stake. Sri Lanka, with one victory to their name, have shown flashes of competitiveness under Chamari Athapaththu’s leadership. Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, have had moments of promise — notably against Australia and England — but haven’t been able to convert pressure into wins.
Persistent showers delayed the toss, with the outfield fully covered and both teams left to wait in frustration. For Pakistan, a washout would cement an unwanted record: finishing winless despite several encouraging performances. For Sri Lanka, even shared points would lift them above New Zealand in the final table — a small consolation for a campaign derailed by the weather.
Team combinations are expected to remain stable. Sri Lanka are likely to field the same XI that earned their lone win, while Pakistan could hand a game to young leg-spinner Aroob Shah, who has been on the sidelines throughout the competition.
Rain aside, both teams have used this World Cup to gauge their progress against stronger sides. “Women’s cricket has grown a lot and there’s been great improvement,” said Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal ahead of the match. “We want to keep developing and play at the same level as the top teams.”
Whether they get that chance in Colombo remains uncertain. The forecast predicts more thunderstorms, meaning the city’s month-long residents may have to accept yet another frustrating day of waiting — a fitting end to a campaign that’s been more about patience than play.
