Persistent rain forced Sri Lanka–Pakistan group match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 to be cancelled Friday in Colombo and was expecting both sides to get a point, according to the ICC. Only 4.2 overs were possible after prolonged showers at R. Premadasa Stadium where Pakistan was 18 for no wicket in a rain-shortened 34-over game before the previous washout.
Washout ended the group stage for both teams, while the knockout stage stayed the same until India won the last semifinal spot on Thursday with a DLS win against New Zealand. The ICC declared that India made it to the last four with Australia, England, and South Africa.
In another update, Australia was celebrating the strength of its side ahead of a star-studded tie against South Africa in red-hot form to determine the group stage. The ICC noted that the Proteas enter the game on a five-game winning streak and are actually leading the table, organizing a high-pressure battle between two tournament favorites.
Why it matters:
Weather has shaped this World Cup’s order, and the no-result on Friday preserved the semifinal setup established by India’s win over New Zealand. With Australia–South Africa left to play, seeding and matchups potentially enter the equation in the semifinals, particularly in the planning over spin options and powerplay aggressiveness that have defined some group matches.
What’s next:
• Semifinals settled with Australia, England, South Africa, and India; final seeding hinges on the Australia–South Africa game.
• Teams will be closely watching workloads and match-ups after a rain-affected group stage that has tested bench depth and bowling resources.
At a glance:
• SL vs PAK — Abandoned; both sides awarded one point or 4.2 overs bowled (PAK 18/0).
• India — Secured semifinal place with DLS win over New Zealand in Navi Mumbai.
• Australia vs South Africa — Final group match features two in-form sides; coaches emphasize depth and momentum.
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