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Oct 24, 2025 17:13 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 11.41 am GMT \u2013 OH\u2026. NOOOOOOOOOOO! Just when everybody thought a start might be around the corner, the rain is back in Colombo, and the ground staff are swiftly covering the ground with those giant blue sheets again. Looks like we\u2019ll have another delay before the match\u00a0gets underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 17:08 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 11.38 am GMT \u2013 It\u2019s been a while since the rain in Colombo has stopped, but the aftermath is proving to be a challenge. The ground staff is now faced with the task of repairing the patchy\u00a0outfield, which has taken a beating from the rain. Okay, here is the good news we all were waiting for \u2013 Match officials have confirmed that\u00a0the toss will take place at 11.40 am GMT, and the game will start at 12.10 pm GMT. The match will be reduced to 38 overs per side, with the first Powerplay set to last 8 overs. Cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 16:23 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 10.52 am GMT \u2013 Inspection is going on, and most of the covers have been peeled off now. But there is a wet patch\u00a0where the super soppers are working on. The on-field umpires are having a close look before they can decide on the starting time. There is a long chat happening between the on-field umpires and the head of the groundstaff. The drying process of that damp area is going on with some effort and energy. Stick around for more updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 15:59 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 10.29 am GMT \u2013 The umpires have walked out now to inspect the field and the pitch, and we can hear about the toss and starting time pretty soon. The rain has stayed away for a while, luckily, and the groundstaff is working hard in their mop-up work to dry out the playing area. The super soppers are rolling across the ground, though the floodlights are turned on already.\u00a0But dark clouds are looming over the ground there. The blue sheets are getting peeled off gradually. Okay, here is the inspection time \u2013 10.45 am GMT. We\u2019ll get a clear picture then. Hop on!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 15:38 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013\u00a0 10.06 am GMT \u2013 Good news, folks! The drizzle\u00a0has eased out and the groundstaff have started to do their mop-up work. A sheet has also been removed, but it will take some time to completely dry out the whole ground. Surely, the rain gods have thought to be a bit kinder to us with the time passing, and now, all the signs look very positive with the mopping work happening quickly. Be with us, as the next good update about the toss\u00a0can come up anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 15:13 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 9.42 am GMT \u2013 Pardon us to disappoint you, as the rain hasn\u2019t eased a bit, and the intensity remains\u00a0high as it was earlier. The waiting game is continuing, and the covers are placed all over the ground with the big blue sheets covering the pitch and the area surrounding it. Hoping for the best, as we know, the groundstaff is hardworking here and can mop up their work quickly once the rain stops. Stick around for more updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 15:08 IST<\/em><\/p>\n In the previous contest of the ongoing\u00a0ICC Women\u2019s World Cup 2025,\u00a0India Women\u00a0secured a spot in\u00a0the semi-finals with a thrilling 53-run (DLS) victory over New Zealand in a rain-curtailed match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed centuries, scoring 122 and 109 runs respectively, to help India post a massive total of 340\/3 in 49 overs before the rain interrupted the match for a while. New Zealand\u2019s Brooke Halliday fought hard with 81 runs, but India\u2019s bowlers restricted them to 271\/8 in the assigned 44 overs, sealing the win and joining Australia, England, and South Africa in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:47 IST<\/em><\/p>\n The head coach of Sri Lanka Women, Rumesh Ratnayake, steps up with a calm smile for a quick chat. He says that it feels wonderful to carry the momentum forward with this team. Mentions that the group has been working hard, and he\u2019s hopeful for another strong performance today. Speaking about Chamari Athapaththu, he notes that she\u2019s been batting beautifully and leading from the front, adding that they would have liked her to bat a bit longer in a few games, but overall, he\u2019s impressed with her consistency and intent. Turning to the younger players, Ratnayake speaks with pride \u2013 saying they\u2019ve shown great character and resilience, especially in tough situations, adding that there\u2019s now a perfect blend of youth and experience, something that makes it a delightful squad for any coach to guide. As for the perfect ending to their campaign, he firmly states that the goal is to win all the moments, to set a strong message that this team is here to grow, to compete, and to play good, fearless cricket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:44 IST<\/em><\/p>\n UPDATE \u2013 9 am GMT \u2013 TOSS IS DELAYED DUE TO RAIN!\u00a0The ground staff has quickly covered the entire ground to prevent any damage, and the toss is\u00a0delayed. Given the weather conditions in Colombo, it\u2019s not surprising \u2013 the city has seen quite a bit of rain disrupting games in this tournament. In fact, four matches have already been rained out at this venue.\u00a0Fingers crossed, the rain clears up soon and the game can proceed without any further delays!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:16 IST<\/em><\/p>\n The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement and end their World Cup campaign on a positive note. Will the rain allow enough time for a full match, and who will bag the\u00a0points to finish up in the points table? The stakes might be low, but the pride is still on the line for these two teams. Let\u2019s see who comes out on top in this\u00a0encounter. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:14 IST<\/em><\/p>\n Pakistan Women, on the other hand, are\u00a0struggling at the bottom of the table with just two points from six games, both of which came from rain-affected matches. They\u2019ve yet to win a single game in the tournament. In their last match against South Africa, they fell agonisingly short, losing by a massive 150 runs on the DLS method. With nothing to lose, Pakistan might look to cause an upset and give Sri Lanka a run for their money. The bowling of Pakistan Women\u00a0has done well, but the batters have let them down big time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:11 IST<\/em><\/p>\n Both teams have already been eliminated from the semi-final race, but they\u2019re looking to end their campaign on a high note. Sri Lanka Women\u00a0are sixth on the points table with four points from six matches, having won one and lost three, with two matches washed out. They recently pulled off a thrilling seven-run win over Bangladesh, courtesy of Chamari Athapaththu\u2019s\u00a0bowling\u00a0in the final over. Despite being the co-hosts, Sri Lanka\u2019s batting has been inconsistent, but they\u2019ve shown glimpses of brilliance, particularly from Hasini Perera\u00a0and Nilakshika Silva. The side will need a collective performance to end the tournament on a high note.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 24, 2025 14:05 IST<\/em><\/p>\n Welcome to the ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup 2025 Match no. 25. The top four teams have already been decided, with Australia, South Africa, England, and India securing their spots in the semi-finals. Now, the battle is on for seeding and bragging rights. The final round of the tournament begins with this contest between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Oct 23, 2025 05:20 IST<\/em><\/p>\n We\u2019ve reached the final set of league games in the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup 2025, and while the semi-final picture is almost complete, there\u2019s still plenty to play for as Sri Lanka Women take on Pakistan Women in Match 25. Sri Lanka still have an \u2018outside chance\u2019 of sneaking into the top four if they win big and a few other results go their way, while Pakistan \u2013 already out of contention \u2013 will want to sign off on a high after a campaign where the rub of the green just didn\u2019t go their way. Sri Lanka\u2019s tournament have been a case of \u2018what could have been\u2019. Rain played spoilsport in a couple of their fixtures, and in others, they let strong positions slip away. The experienced Chamari Athapaththu has once again been the backbone of their batting, playing a couple of fine knocks at the top, while Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva have been consistent but could have converted their starts into something more impactful. However, Hasini Perera at the top has been a revelation and played a fantastic knock of 85 against Bangladesh which proved to be a match-winning one. Their bowling attack, led by Inoka Ranaweera and Udeshika Prabodhani , has shown discipline, and Sugandika Kumari\u2019s control in the middle overs has been key. In the last game, the skipper came in clutch, picking up 3 wickets in the last over and successfully defended 8 runs to win a thriller. However, their finishing both with bat and ball has often lacked sharpness, something they\u2019ll want to correct in this final outing. Pakistan, on the other hand, have been one of the unluckiest teams this tournament. Two of their matches were washed out, denying them valuable points, and they also gave defending champions Australia a real scare \u2013 a game that could have changed everything had they held their nerve in the final stages. Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail have provided solid starts, while skipper Fatima Sana has led from the front with all-round contributions. Diana Baig\u2019s pace and Aliya Riaz\u2019s late-order hitting have been bright spots, but their inability to close out games and not being able to build significant partnerships has cost them dearly. With both sides eager to finish their campaigns positively, expect a spirited contest in what has been a rain-hit and unpredictable group stage. For Sri Lanka, it\u2019s about keeping their faint semi-final hopes alive, and for Pakistan, it\u2019s about pride, redemption, and ending on the right note after a frustrating run of near misses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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