New Zealand and Pakistan share CWC25 points in Colombo
Both sides shared a point after rain interrupted the play twice, eventually leading to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match being abandoned.
NEW ZEALAND v PAKISTAN, SCORECARD
New Zealand’s ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan was abandoned after rain played spoilsport at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
The result meant that both teams shared a point each, confirming South Africa’s qualification for the semi-finals after their fourth consecutive win, which came against Sri Lanka on Friday. South Africa join Australia in the knockouts, with two semi-final spots still up for grabs.
New Zealand still remain in fifth place on the Cricket World Cup standings with four points from five matches while Pakistan, still searching for their first win, remain at the bottom of the table.
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With New Zealand winning the toss and electing to bowl, rain had earlier interrupted play after the first powerplay, reduced the contest to 46 overs per side.
Before the interruption, New Zealand had claimed three quick wickets against Pakistan.
Omaima Sohail was the first to fall, trapped LBW by Lea Tahuhu while attempting to flick one off her pads. Jess Kerr then delivered the big breakthrough, dismissing Muneeba Ali, who had given Pakistan a steady start during the powerplay. Ali miscued a pull shot off a short delivery, only for Suzie Bates to pull off a superb cat at mid wicket, leaving Pakistan two down early.
Tahuhu continued to apply pressure on Pakistan, picking up her second wicket soon after the powerplay. Sidra Ameen tried to go big but miscued her shot, offering a catch Eden Carson to backward point.
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After the initial showers, as the play resumed, the White Ferns tightened their grip on the game, leaving Pakistan five wickets down at the score of 92 from 25 overs.
Natalia Pervaiz departed in the 19th over and in the very next over, Fatima Sana followed, leaving Pakistan with half their side back in the pavilion. Eden Carson claimed her first wicket when Pervaiz attempted to go down the ground but was caught at long on.
Soon after, Sana was bowled on the final ball of the 20th over, undone by a beautifully flighted googly that turned sharply between bat and pad before crashing into the stumps.
The White Ferns had struck twice in quick succession to leave Pakistan five down before rain returned to disrupt their momentum. Aliya Riaz (28*), who top scored for Pakistan, was still at the crease before rain returned halted the proceedings, forcing the match to be called off.
The result means New Zealand's final two fixtures against India and England remain must-win outings for them. Meanwhile, Pakistan will also need favourable results from other games to stay in contention for the knockouts.
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Pakistan will face South Africa in their next fixture on October 21 while New Zealand will take on India on October 23.
