Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the Women’s World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Friday, with only 4.2 overs of play possible at the R Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan had reached 18 for no loss when the match was suspended, ending a stop-start day that began with a three-hour delay to the toss. Omaima Sohail (9 off 9) and Muneeba Ali (7 off 17) were at the crease before the rain returned, leaving ground staff unable to resume work on the covers. Sri Lanka had opted to bowl first Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu had earlier opted to bowl in what was reduced to a 34-over-a-side contest, but the weather never relented long enough for a meaningful game. Both sides were already out of semi-final contention, with India sealing the final spot in the top four after their win over New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Australia, South Africa, and England had earlier secured qualification. The result means Pakistan finish the group stage winless, while Sri Lanka end their campaign with four points. The Women in Green became the only team Post navigation Rohit, Kohli set for final ODI in Australia:No India tour scheduled till 2027; Men in Blue face whitewash threat Andrew Flintoff admits 18 years after Yuvraj Singh’s 6 sixes:’I crossed the line in 2007- Yuvi took out his anger on Stuart Broad’
