Fans react as rain cancels England’s World Cup 2025 group game against Pakistan

England narrowly avoided defeat against Pakistan on- ICC Women’s World Cup in Colombo, thanks to timely rain disturbances. Pakistan’s bowlers reeled England to 79/7 after 25 overs, putting the defending champions under severe pressure. After a lengthy delay, play resumed with a 31-over game, allowing England to post 133/9, aided by a crucial 47-run partnership between Charlie Dean and Mother Arlot. Pakistan began their chase confidently, reaching 34-0 before rain again intervened, denying them a historic first ODI win over England.

Women’s World Cup 2025: England’s batting collapse and recovery

Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Diana Baig and Fatima SanaExploited England’s fragile top order brilliantly, taking five wickets on the powerplay and leaving the visitors exposed. Tammy Beaumont was the first to fall, after a sharp spin delivery from Baig, while Pakistan seamer Sana took three key wickets, including Amy Jones For eight and the experienced duo Nat Sciver-Brunette and Heather Knight for four and 18 respectively.

England’s middle and lower order struggled even more as Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey were trapped lbw, and Emma Lamb There was a ball for four by me Sadia Iqbal. Capsey and Dean defied Pakistan’s spinners for 70 balls, managing just 21 runs, before pressure forced Capsey out. After play resumed after the rain, Dean and Em Arlott added vital runs, helping England post a total of 133/9 to defend. This partnership proved crucial as Pakistan’s bowlers challenged England’s fragile batting line-up. England’s experience and composure under pressure allowed them to recover, but the collapse highlighted weaknesses, particularly without key players.

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Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan’s promising chase and missed opportunity

Pakistan started their reply confidently, with overtures Umm Sahel and Muniba Ali They put on a solid footing, reaching 34 without loss before rain curtailed their innings. The team looked poised to get their first ODI win against England, having previously reduced the defending champions Australia to 76/7 in the previous game. England’s bowling was erratic at the start of the chase, leaving gaps and failing to take advantage of the pressure moments.

The rain eventually prevented Pakistan from continuing their momentum, and the match ended without a result in their historic bid. England will now focus on the upcoming challenges against India and Australia in Indore, followed by the final group stage match against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam. Pakistan’s performance showed the improved skill, confidence and ability to challenge the elite sides, which marked the team’s rise. The upcoming encounter serves as an encouragement for Pakistan to build on its strengths in spinners and disciplined batting. The drama in Colombo reinforces the unpredictability of the Women’s World Cup and the emergence of new competitive forces in women’s cricket.

This is how fans responded:

Pakistan has become difficult because of the rain. England dodge a ball, remain unbeaten and move to the top of the table.

A game that was supposed to go down as a World Cup classic.

The weather in Colombo has the last laugh.#CWC25 | #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/7kihUjH5Xl

— Anna Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) October 15, 2025

The game is officially stopped. 1 point each. Heartbreaking for Pakistan who were well positioned. But once the dust settles, they will consider how well they performed today and take that confidence into their final three games. England tops the table… #PAKvENG

— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) October 15, 2025

#CWC25 The match officials should be sacked immediately for wasting a game when there was a stoppage for nearly 3 hours, they should just start with a second innings but no, they are doing so much favor to England and now the game is wasted well done referees

— 𝑩 𝐈 𝐿 𝐨𝐸🏻‍♂️ (@ssupParth) October 15, 2025

If the game was reduced to 20 overs….it would still have been a squeeze with about 15 overs being bowled….causing even more tears and complaints… #CWC25 #EngWvPakW

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) October 15, 2025

A victory robbed from Pakistan #ENGvPAK #CWC2025

– Smriti Tamil Nadu FC (@smrititnfc) October 15, 2025

Rain may save England from early elimination

Had they lost today (100%), their next two games would be against Ind and Aus

Good chance they lose both and find themselves in the QF against NZ#ENGvPAK

– Arjun (@6worldcups) October 15, 2025

Lucky, lucky England! Bad luck Pakistan. I hope they get something out of this group stage as they played brilliantly today.

See how England go from here. Their inability to play straight in the top 10 was a huge problem. #ENGvPAK

– GBKB (@graemebcricket) October 15, 2025

I hope this will serve as a wake-up call for the rest of the tournament #ENGvPAK

— Jonathan Wood 🇺🇦 (@JonathanWood3) October 15, 2025

Cricket deserved a Pakistan win today. not the other way around. Green Queens knocked England to its knees, quite literally, with a world-class display of cricket.

– Ahmad Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_) October 15, 2025

The rain came to save England a point apiece, Pakistan must be disposed of after dominating the game

– @AlanMar75485490 (@AlanMar75485490) October 15, 2025

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times company.