New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women Live Cricket Score ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Follow Latest Updates & Scorecard

Up next for the White Ferns is a clash against India on Thursday, 23rd October in Navi Mumbai, while Pakistan will take on South Africa here in Colombo on Tuesday, 21st October. A blockbuster encounter awaits on Sunday, 19th October, as India face England at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. It rained in Indore on Saturday, but we hope for better fortunes on Sunday. The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am GMT, and as always, do join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

You might be wondering how South Africa have already qualified even though England, India, and New Zealand can still catch up if they lose their remaining two games. The explanation lies in the tiebreaker rules. When teams finish on equal points, the first criterion is the number of wins, and net run rate is considered only if the wins are equal. For example, New Zealand currently have 4 points. If they beat India and England, they would finish with 8 points. India, if they beat Bangladesh and England, would also end up with 8 points. England, if they beat Australia, would have 9 points. If South Africa lose both of their remaining matches, they would also finish on 8 points. In that scenario, India and South Africa would have 4 wins each, while New Zealand can only end up with 3 wins.

Pakistan’s skipper, Fatima Sana says that the team got a good start but lost a few wickets. She believes they had a chance to reach 180 and expresses confidence in the bowling unit, given the way they have performed here in Colombo. She hopes the batters will have a better performance in the next game. Overall, she is happy with the bowling but acknowledges that the batting needs improvement. She emphasises the importance of playing well in the remaining matches. Regarding the pitches in Colombo, she observes that although it is expected to assist spinners, she finds movement and enjoys bowling on it. On her captaincy, she admits it is challenging because the team is not winning, but she appreciates the support from her teammates and enjoys leading the side.

Earlier, after the toss went their way, New Zealand chose to bowl first, with rain and the possibility of the DLS method looming. Pakistan’s openers got off to a steady start, though Omaima Sohail struggled to get going, while Muneeba Ali looked fluent, striking four delightful boundaries in her brisk 22. The White Ferns were not at their best with the ball, but Lea Tahuhu stood out and reduced Pakistan to 52 for 3 when rain brought the first interruption. After more than an hour’s delay, play resumed with the game reduced to 46 overs a side. Aliya Riaz and Natalia Pervaiz steadied the innings with a useful partnership, but just as they were beginning to settle, Pervaiz perished trying to attack Eden Carson. Amelia Kerr then produced a beauty to dismiss Fatima Sana, and before Pakistan could stitch a recovery, rain returned with the score being 92/5 after 25 overs, and the game never resumed.

The skipper of New Zealand, Sophie Devine, says that they were hopeful, given that even after 5 hours of rain break, South Africa and Sri Lanka managed to get back on the park. Believes that they were in a good position but it’s extremely frustrating to wait for four years for the World Cup, and the rain has a major say. Adds that everyone in the dressing room is unhappy with their luck, as they wanted to play cricket. Also says that they need to bag the last two wins in the group stage. Ends up saying that it is going to be a challenge to play India but they will look forward to the challenge.

Time for the presentation ceremony…

Earlier, after the toss went their way, New Zealand chose to bowl first, with rain and the possibility of the DLS method looming. Pakistan’s openers got off to a steady start, though Omaima Sohail struggled to get going, while Muneeba Ali looked fluent, striking four delightful boundaries in her brisk 22. The White Ferns were not at their best with the ball, but Lea Tahuhu stood out and reduced Pakistan to 52 for 3 when rain brought the first interruption. After more than an hour’s delay, play resumed with the game reduced to 46 overs a side. Aliya Riaz and Natalia Pervaiz steadied the innings with a useful partnership, but just as they were beginning to settle, Pervaiz perished trying to attack Eden Carson. Amelia Kerr then produced a beauty to dismiss Fatima Sana, and before Pakistan could recover, rain returned once again with the score being 92/5 after 25 overs, and the game never resumed.

Well, it’s official! THE GAME HAS BEEN ABANDONED. It continues to rain, and despite a couple of breaks, it was simply not possible to get the ground ready for play before the cut-off time, even if it were to stop right now. With this outcome, SOUTH AFRICA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMIS. This is the fourth World Cup match washed out, all in Colombo. It is the second consecutive no result for both sides, so they share a point each. The White Ferns had hoped for four points but must settle for two. They now have four points from five games, with one win and two washouts. Their remaining games against India and England are crucial. For Pakistan, it is frustrating as well. They had pushed Australia and England hard and could have challenged for a result, if not for the rain. They remain without a win and are at the bottom with two points from five games, both from washouts. They still have matches against South Africa and Sri Lanka and are mathematically still in contention.

UPDATE – 3.31 pm GMT – The steady rain continues, and it is increasingly likely that the game will be called off. The situation would have to improve drastically for play to resume, and it will be nothing short of a miracle if that happens.

UPDATE – 3.12 pm GMT – As the rain continues to fall, time is running short with the cut-off of 4.11 pm GMT less than an hour away. First, the rain needs to stop, and even then, it will take the ground staff a fair amount of time to get the outfield ready for play.

UPDATE – 2.43 pm GMT – Unfortunately, the rain has picked up. When it returned earlier, the entire ground was not covered, as it was only a light drizzle, but now the ground staff will have to bring on the remaining covers to protect the entire outfield. It is frustrating for everyone involved, but all we can do is wait for the situation to improve. Stay tuned for more news.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

UPDATE – 2.11 pm GMT – And the rain is back! Just as our spirits were lifted with the news of a resumption, the drizzle has returned to dampen the mood once again, and the covers are coming on. It has been that kind of day, and this has been the story not just for this game but for most matches here in Colombo. There has also been lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, so the match officials will need to take this into account when deciding if and when play can safely resume once the rain stops. Ian Bishop informs on air that 4.11 pm GMT is the cut-off time for a 20-over chase for New Zealand.

UPDATE – 2.11 pm GMT – And the rain is back! Just as our spirits were lifted with the news of a resumption, the drizzle has returned to dampen the mood once again, and the covers are coming on. It has been that kind of day, and this has been the story not just for this game but for most matches here in Colombo. There has also been lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, so the match officials will need to take this into account when deciding if and when play can safely resume.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

UPDATE – 2.05 pm GMT – Right then, the match has been reduced to a 36-overs-per-side contest. The innings break will be of 10 minutes, and the Powerplay for the New Zealand innings will be of 7 overs. The game will resume at 2.22 pm GMT.

UPDATE – 1.46 pm GMT – Great news! The rain has subsided, and the covers are coming off. Since the entire ground was covered, it will take some time for all the covers to be removed, but the positive is that it wasn’t a heavy downpour, so there might not be much water pooled on the covers.

UPDATE – 1.42 pm GMT – The rain has not stopped completely, but it has certainly eased. We are hearing that 4.11 pm GMT is the cut-off time for a 20-over chase for New Zealand. Earlier, we lost an hour and 36 minutes during the first rain interruption, and it is now close to an hour since play was halted for the second time.

UPDATE – 1.30 pm GMT – Uh oh! Just as the rain had stopped and the umpires stepped out for an inspection, it has started to drizzle again.

UPDATE – 1.17 pm GMT – The rain has reduced in intensity and is down to a light drizzle. Hopefully, it stops completely soon so that the covers can come off and we can get back to playing.

UPDATE – 1.02 pm GMT – Well, not a great sight as the entire ground has now been covered. New Zealand will be disappointed with this interruption, especially after having Pakistan in a stranglehold through the spin duo of Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr. If the forecast is to be believed, the rain is expected to persist for the next couple of hours.

UPDATE – 12.48 pm GMT – That’s it! The umpires have had enough and called in for the cover now. We can see the players walk off the field, and the stop-start game in Colombo continues in this World Cup. Also, we will lose some more overs due to this rain delay. Stay tuned for more updates.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : Full and around off, Sidra presses on the front foot and carves it to backward point where Rosemary Mair gets low to make the stop but the ball gets past her and concedes a couple of runs.

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : Goes a bit wide on the crease, angled in, on a length, Sidra stabs it down on the off side.

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : Around off, full in length, Sidra pushes it to cover. 102 dots already in the innings!

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : Tossed up, on off, Sidra lunges and taps it to cover.

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : This is shorter and quicker, on off, Sidra guides it to point.

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : This is tossed up, full and on middle, Nawaz plays it back to Eden.

Well, the groundsmen are getting ready with the covering sheets as it is drizzling a bit.

Eden Carson to Sidra Nawaz : Wide! This is sprayed down leg, Sidra misses out on the tickle.

It’s still drizzling, but the umpires are reluctant to go off at this moment. They want to get in as many overs as possible, which is a good thing.

Amelia Kerr to Aliya Riaz : No run.

Amelia Kerr to Aliya Riaz : Drops it short again, outside off, cut fiercely but Aliya but straight to backward point.

Amelia Kerr to Aliya Riaz : Serves the googly, short and on middle, Riaz backs away to force it through the off side but gets cramped for room. She adjusts and pats it back to the bowler.

Amelia Kerr to Aliya Riaz : Shorter and on off, Aliya gets on top of it and punches it to cover.

Amelia Kerr to Aliya Riaz : Drags the length back a bit, on off, Aliya Riaz gets her bat out in front to smother the spin.

Amelia Kerr to Sidra Nawaz : At 74.3 kph, on the fuller side, outside off, Sidra reaches out and eases it to deep cover for a single.

Eden Carson to Aliya Riaz : Shorter and slower, on off, Riaz goes deep in the crease to stab it down with a straight bat.

Well, the groundsmen are getting ready with the covering sheets as it is drizzling a bit. It seems like another shower is around the corner at the R. Premadasa Stadium.