Colombo, Oct. 15 -- The 16th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between England Women and Pakistan Women was abandoned due to rain. The match was played at R.Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday.

Pakistan were in a strong position, having reduced England to 79/7 at one point.

Earlier, rain had interrupted the first innings, reducing the contest to 31 overs per side after Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bowl. England posted 133/9 and, under the DLS method, Pakistan were set a target of 113. The chase began steadily, with Pakistan reaching 34/0 in just under seven overs before rain returned. Continuous downpour eventually led to the match being called off.

In their innings, England found themselves seven wicket...