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Match number 22 between Pakistan and South Africa could be resumed any time as the rain has stopped completely and the ground staff have peeled off most of the covers in Colombo.
Oh no, the rain is back once again in Colombo. Just as the Super Soppers were trying to dry the field, the dark clouds opened up yet again. Only 2 overs were bowled when the match was suspended over an hour ago. We will surely see reduction in overs, if and when the match resumes, which is very unlikely.
As it appears, the rain has stopped and the conditions have also brightened up with the Umpires making assessments of the ground. The Super Soppers are out too. Official update on the resumption of the game is coming in soon. Stay tuned.
Australia (Q): 5 matches, 4 wins, 0 losses, NRR of +1.818 and 9 points
England (Q): 5 matches, 4 wins, 0 losses, NRR of +1.490 and 9 points
South Africa (Q): 5 matches, 4 wins, 1 loss, NRR of -0.440 and 8 points
India – 5 matches, 2 wins, 3 losses, NRR of +0.526 and 4 points
New Zealand – 5 matches, 1 win, 2 losses, 2 No results, NRR of -0.245 and 4 points
Sri Lanka – 6 matches, 1 win, 3 losses, 2 No results, NRR of -1.035 and 4 points
Bangladesh – 6 matches, 1 win, 5 losses, NRR of -0.578 and 2 points
Pakistan – 5 matches, 0 wins, 3 losses, 2 No results, NRR of -1.887 and 2 points
Good news. Rain has stopped in Colombo and the ground staff are peeling the covers off the ground. Although there are potential threats of another rain stoppage later in the day but for now, the covers are being taken off. Stay tuned with us for more updates.
Marizanne Kapp – 677 runs from 22 matches
Laura Woolvaardt – 572 runs from 16 matches
Sidra Amin – 463 runs from 13 matches
Bismah Maroof – 451 runs from 24 matches
Sune Luus – 445 runs from 19 matches
It is not looking good in Colombo. The entire ground has now been covered as the intensity of the rain has increased drastically. The dark clouds are coming in thick and fast. Both South Africa and Pakistan players are looking into the sky with extreme frustration.
We were just 2 overs into the match and rain comes falling down in Colombo. Right after Tazmine Brits’ dismissal, the game has been stopped indefinitely due to rain. Let’s hope it is just a passing shower. Stay tuned for the updates.
First breakthrough for Pakistan and it’s their skipper Fatima Sana, who strikes first. Sana bowled a length and outside off delivery and made the ball move away from Tazmin Brits, who was deep into the crease and ended up throwing her hands. The ball took an outisde edge and landed safely on Natalia Pervaiz’s gloves.
Matches played – 31
SA-W Wins – 23
PAK-W Wins – 6
No result – 1
Tie – 1
We are underway in Colombo for match number 22 between South Africa and Pakistan. SA-W skipper Laura Woolvaardt bags a four off the first ball from Sadia Iqbal.
With Humidity being very high at 89%, it was a good toss to win for Pakistan and choosing to bowl first. The initial 10 overs are going to be very important for both the teams. Mithali Raj, from the centre, claimed that 270 runs could be scored on this surface. As many as 4 matches in Colombo have come out with no result due to rain, let’s hope it will not be the case today.
South Africa XI: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Pakistan XI: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz (W), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Fatima Sana has won the toss in Colombo and has asked South Africa to bat first.
Unfortunately, there are high chances of rain today in Colombo and a possible washout could also be on the cards. It will be yet another cloudy day with chances of a shower in the afternoon followed by periods of rain in the afternoon. The temperature in Colombo will range from a high of 28 degrees to a low of 24 degrees. Notably, there are 90% chances of rain with 97% of cloud cover.
South Africa Squad: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka
Pakistan Squad: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Sidra Nawaz(w), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar
Hello and welcome to our continued live coverage of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. South Africa are set to lock horns with Pakistan in match number 22 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Stay tuned with us for the build-up, weather report, toss update and latest match updates.
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