In the Pakistan vs England Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter, rain came to England’s rescue after a dominant start from Pakistan’s bowlers in Colombo. Chasing a revised target of 113 runs, Pakistan reached 34 for 0 before heavy rain forced the match to end with no result.
Fatima Sana’s Brilliant Spell Shakes England Early
The match began with Fatima Sana delivering a fiery opening spell that ripped through England’s batting order. Her 4 for 27 left England reeling at 78 for 7, as Pakistan controlled the Pakistan vs England Women’s World Cup 2025 game from the start. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones both fell within the first three overs, undone by sharp seam movement from Diana Baig and Sana.
Nat Sciver-Brunt, who had scored a century in the previous game, became Sana’s prized wicket when an inswinger crashed into her stumps. Heather Knight survived two close reviews but couldn’t convert her start, leaving England under immense pressure.
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England’s Lower Order Adds Some Resistance
Despite the early collapse, Charlie Dean and Em Arlott stitched a fighting 47-run stand for the eighth wicket. Dean’s composed 33 and Arlott’s 18 lifted England to 133 for 9 in 31 overs before rain intervened. Their efforts provided slight relief in what had been a one-sided contest up to that point.
Sadia Iqbal supported Sana brilliantly, removing Emma Lamb and Sophia Dunkley to finish with figures of 2 for 16. Pakistan’s bowlers maintained their accuracy throughout, exposing England’s vulnerabilities on a spinning Colombo track.
Rain Denies Pakistan a Historic Win
When play resumed, Pakistan began their chase confidently. Omaima Sohail and Muneeba Ali put on an unbeaten stand of 34, guiding Pakistan well ahead of the required rate in the Pakistan vs England Women’s World Cup 2025 match. Unfortunately for them, heavy showers returned and ended any chance of a famous victory.
For Pakistan, this performance showed clear progress after previous close calls against top sides. England, meanwhile, escaped with a point but were given a reality check as their batting frailties resurfaced.
