ICC Women’s World Cup: Rain denies Pakistan victory over England

**ICC Women’s World Cup: Rain Denies Pakistan Victory Over England**

*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 15, 2025 | 10:23 pm*

Rain played the ultimate spoilsport in Match 16 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. Pakistan showcased a dominant performance against England and appeared well poised for a memorable win. However, the weather had the final say, denying Pakistan a much-needed victory.

England posted a total of 133/9 in their 31 overs. In reply, Pakistan began strongly, reaching 34/0 with a revised target of 113 runs. Unfortunately, rain interrupted play once again and the match was ultimately declared a no result.

**Match Summary**

The match saw England struggling early, falling to 79/7 after 25 overs before rain forced a suspension of play. When play resumed, the innings was reduced to 31 overs per side. England battled back to finish with 133/9, recovering from 75/5 in the final six overs.

Pakistan’s openers got off to a promising start, scoring 34 runs in 6.4 overs. But just as they were building momentum, rain returned and the match was called off, leaving both teams sharing the points.

**Highlights**

England’s batting effort was marked by wickets falling at regular intervals, preventing them from posting a challenging total. The standout performer with the bat was Charlie Dean, who top-scored for England with 33 runs.

For Pakistan, skipper Fatima Sana was exceptional with the ball, claiming four wickets for 27 runs in 6 overs. Sadia Iqbal also impressed, taking 2/16 in her 6 overs, including 2 maidens. Pakistan’s bowling kept England in check before rain intervened.

**Points Table Update**

Following this match, England continue to lead the standings. They have remained unbeaten after four matches, accumulating 7 points with a superior net run rate (NRR) of +1.864, edging out Australia in second place.

On the other hand, Pakistan remain at the bottom of the table with just one point from three games (one no result and three losses). Their campaign will need a strong turnaround in the upcoming fixtures if they hope to climb the rankings.

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