Daijiworld Media Network - Colombo

Colombo, Oct 14: Rain once again had the final say at the R. Premadasa Stadium, as the Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball bowled in the second innings. With the washout, both sides were forced to share a point each, marking the second rain-affected no result of the tournament in Colombo — both involving the hosts.

After Sri Lanka posted a strong 258/6 powered by Chamari Athapaththu’s half-century and a fiery late blitz from Nilakshika de Silva, rain delayed the start of New Zealand’s chase. A revised 30-over target had been set with a restart planned for 9:15 PM IST, but just as the teams prepared to take the field, heavy rain returned, forcing the umpires to call off the match.

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