England Women vs Pakistan Women ICC Women's CWC, 2025 ODI

Right then, that’s a wrap from this rain-affected yet entertaining clash, where Pakistan Women will feel hard done by, but England Women got away with one here. Up next in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defending champions Australia Women take on a spirited Bangladesh Women side that has earned plenty of praise for their fight and determination this tournament. The match is set for 16th October, Thursday, at 9.30 am GMT at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India. Don’t forget to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Fatima Sana, the skipper of Pakistan Women, expressed her mixed feelings about the match, stating that the pitch was conducive for pacers and her team had a chance to win. She praised Muneeba and Omaima's batting efforts but emphasized the need for improvement in Pakistan's batting department to secure wins in future matches.

England Women captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised Pakistan's bowling, highlighting Fatima and Diana's impressive performance. She noted that the rain break affected the game, and England struggled to adapt to the seam-friendly conditions. Sciver-Brunt emphasized the need for players to replicate their practice in the game and prepare for the next match by assessing conditions and utilizing their skills effectively.

Time to hear from the two captains now...

The Pakistani openers began the chase with real intent, finding boundaries with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Omaima Sohail took the aggressive route while Muneeba Ali played the perfect anchor, as the pair added 33 runs in the revised six-over Powerplay and looked well on track to cruise past the target. But just when things were falling into place, the rain returned to spoil the party. Play stopped at 34/0 in 6.4 overs, and it never resumed. With the points shared, England Women move to the top of the table on a better NRR than Australia, but will have to improve a lot with the big games coming up. While Pakistan open their account, though they’ll surely see this as a missed opportunity to claim a famous first-ever WODI win over England.

Earlier in the game, England Women struggled their way to 133/9 as Pakistan’s bowlers made early inroads. The English batters found it tough to negotiate the in-swingers from the Pakistani skipper, Fatima Sana, who led from the front with a four-wicket haul. Sadia Iqbal also chipped in with two wickets as England slumped to 79/6 before rain interrupted play. After the long delay, England managed to add 54 more runs in the final six overs, courtesy of Charlie Dean’s handy 33 and some support from Em Arlott. With overs reduced due to rain, Pakistan Women were set a revised target of 113 in 31 overs.

Well, well, the official word is in, and this game has been ABANDONED! HEARTBREAK FOR PAKISTAN WOMEN! After a superb bowling effort that had England Women reeling, their hard work has been sadly washed away by the rain. It’s a cruel blow, especially after such a dominant display with the ball. But that’s the challenge of playing in Colombo - when the rain gods decide to intervene, there’s little anyone can do.

UPDATE - 4.29 pm GMT - It's not looking good! The rain continues to fall, and the covers remain on the field. The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 4.44 pm GMT, which is about 15 minutes from now. Also, if we do get back and it is a 20-over contest, the revised target for Pakistan Women will be 79 runs. However, it looks very unlikely, and we are afraid we are moving towards the inevitable here.

UPDATE - 4.18 pm GMT - Colombo's getting pounded by heavy rain once again. England Women might welcome a washout and settle for a point, whereas Pakistan Women will be rooting for a resumption to try and chase down the target.

UPDATE - 4.03 pm GMT - UH-OH! Another rain interruption. Pakistan Women will be gutted to walk off the field as the umpires ask the players to leave the ground due to rain. Pakistan Women are off to a brilliant start chasing 113 as per DLS but another rain interruption and the players leave the field. Muneeba Ali has been watchful for her 9(22) while Omaima Sohail has played flawlessly for her 19(18). It is not pouring down but it is strong enough to halt play.

Game stopped due to Rain StoppageGame stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, No run.Short of a length and around off, Muneeba Ali cuts it away wide of point. Linsey Smith dives to her right to make a half-stop.

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, No run.Pitched up and on middle, Muneeba Ali blocks it out.

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, No run.Good length and on off, nips back in, Muneeba Ali looks to push it away but gets an inside egde onto her pads.

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, 1 run.Fuller and on middle and leg, Omaima Sohail clips it to fine leg for a single.

The Powerplay has concluded, allowing Pakistan Women to strategically place four fielders outside the 25-yard circle for the remainder of the innings.

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.Quicker, short and on leg, Muneeba Ali nudges it to short fine. MAIDEN OVER!

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.BEAUTY! Flatter, full and around off, grips and turns away, Muneeba Ali has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Dean is getting some help from the surface and could pose a threat to the batters.

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.Flighted, full and on middle, Muneeba Ali strides out and blocks it out.

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.Flatter, full and on leg, Muneeba Ali fails to work it away and the ball deflects off her pads behind.

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.So close! Tossed up, full and on leg, turns away a bit, Muneeba Ali moves across to clip it away but misses as the ball just goes past the leg stump.

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, No run.Floats it up, short and on middle, turns away a bit, Muneeba Ali stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

Charlie Dean into the attack now Linsey Smith (2-0-11-0).

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, Four!FOUR! Lovely shot! Much fuller and just outside off, Omaima Sohail extends her arms to reach for it and smacks it through backward point for another boundary. Good start for Pakistan Women!

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, No run.Back of a length and around off, Omaima Sohail cuts it a bit late but fails to beat short third.

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, No run.Good length and on middle, keeps a bit low, Omaima Sohail adjusts well and knocks it to mid on.

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, Four!FOUR! Streaky! Pitched up and just around off, holds its line. Omaima Sohail goes for the big booming drive but gets a thick outside edge that races to the third man fence for a boundary.

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, No run.Low full toss, on off, Omaima Sohail drills it away but straight to point.

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, 1 run.Fuller and on leg, Muneeba Ali clips it through square leg for a single.

Em Arlott comes into the attack, replacing Nat Sciver-Brunt (2-0-13-0).

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, Four!FOUR! Even better shot than the last one! Flighted, full and on off, Omaima Sohail gets a good stride in. She gets closer to the pitch of the ball, opens the bat face and caresses it through covers for another boundary.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Flatter, full and on off, Omaima Sohail defends it on the front foot.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, Four!FOUR! Finds the gap! Tossed up, full and on off, Omaima Sohail leans on a bit, makes it a full toss and drives it nicely through covers for a boundary.

Linsey Smith to Muneeba Ali, 1 run.Slightly shorter in length, on middle, Muneeba Ali tucks it to the leg side for a quick run.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, 1 run.Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Omaima Sohail works it off the inner half of the ball towards square leg for a single.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Omaima Sohail knocks it back to the bowler.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Much fuller, on off, Muneeba Ali jams it out to mid off.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Short of a length and on off, Muneeba Ali crouches a bit low and steers it to point.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Touch fuller and on middle, Muneeba Ali blocks it out.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, 1 run.On a length and around leg, Omaima Sohail nudges it to fine leg for a single. Pakistan Women need 99 runs to win now!

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, 5 Wides!FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! This time Amy Jones fails to stop it. Full and down the leg side again. Omaima Sohail fails to glance it away, Jones moves to her left but the ball deflects off ther gloves and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, Wide!WIDE! Fuller but angling down the leg side, Omaima Sohail fails to flick it away. Amy Jones is standing up to the stumps and grabs it well, moving to her left, but Sohail holds her balance. England Women can't afford to bowl extras here.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, No run.Back of a length and on off, Omaima Sohail dabs it down to third man.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, 1 run.On a length and on off, Muneeba Ali guides it down to third man for a single.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Flighted, full and on middle, Omaima Sohail keeps it out to the leg side. Just one run of Smith's first over!

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Slows it up, full and on off, Omaima Sohail prods forward and blocks it out.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.A bit flatter, full and on middle, drifts in again, Omaima Sohail looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Drags her length back a bit, on middle, Omaima Sohail moves back and turns it to short mid-wicket.

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, No run.Arm ball, full and on off, drifts in sharply, Omaima Sohail looks to drive but gets a bottom edge towards mid on.

Linsey Smith to Muneeba Ali, 1 run.Linsey Smith begins with a floater, short and on off, Muneeba Ali stays back and clips it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Linsey Smith will operate from the other end.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, 1 run.Back of a length and aiund leg, Muneeba Ali nudges it towards fine leg for a single. 5 runs off the first over!

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Goes back to her fuller length, on the sixth stump line, angling away, Muneeba Ali leaves it alone.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Good length and on middle, Muneeba Ali stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, Four!FOUR! Excellent shot! Pakistan Women are underway in this chase! Nat Sciver-Brunt lands this short of a length but well outside off. Muneeba Ali gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Full again and around off, Muneeba Ali strides out and drives it crisply but straight to extra covers.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, No run.Right on the money! Nat Sciver-Brunt starts with a fuller one, on middle, Muneeba Ali covers the line of the ball and blocks it out.

Back in action! Pakistan Women require 113 runs from 31 overs according to DLS, with Muneeba Ali and Omaima Sohail at the crease, opening for them while England's skipper, Nat Sciver-Brunt, prepares to bowl the first over. Powerplay will be in effect for the first 6 overs.

... The Run Chase ...

Given that Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell are missing this contest, Pakistan Women will feel they have got things going in their favor, as these conditions would have favored Bell massively.

Rameen Shamim of Pakistan Women is up for a quick chat. She says the bowlers have done a good job. Adds that the coaches gave them specific plans for different batters and they executed them well. Mentions that the outfield was faster and they were asked to put their body behind the ball. Says that the plan was to attack the stumps. Ends by saying that she has a gut feeling that the batters will do the job, as they had some intense net sessions before this game.

Pakistan Women, buoyed by their bowling unit's performance, will look to build on their momentum and chase down the revised target of 113. With their strong bowling form, they've shown they can handle pressure, and they'll aim to do the same in the run chase. Can Pakistan Women successfully navigate the adjusted target and register a much-needed win, or will England's bowlers come up with a strong response to defend their total? We shall find out on in a while.

Sana's impressive spell was the catalyst for England's collapse, and she deserves immense credit for her exceptional performance as she took 4 for 27. Sadia Iqbal also chipped in with crucial wickets, while Diana Baig and Rameen Shamim added to England's woes. The Pakistan bowlers' outstanding effort restricted England to a relatively modest total, setting the stage for a thrilling chase.

England Women's innings was reduced to 31 overs due to rain when the side was at 79 for 7 after 25 overs. Pakistan's formidable bowling unit had England reeling with Fatima Sana's masterful seam bowling, dismantling the English batting lineup. Post the break, Charlie Dean and Emma Lamb got together and stitched a 47-run stand for the 9th wicket that has helped the English side massively.

England were reeling under Pakistan's bowling attack, but Charlie Dean and Em Arlott's crucial 8th wicket partnership has given England something to play with. The duo's heroics have helped England post a competitive score of 133. Given the interruption, the target for Pakistan Women has been adjusted according to the DLS method and Pakistan Women will now be needing 113 to win from 31 overs.

Fatima Sana to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs.A couple of runs to end the innings! Fatima Sana goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Sarah Glenn heaves it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg. She turns around for the second, and the throw from the deep is not a good one, as Sidra Nawaz fails to collect it cleanly. England Women finish on 133/9!

Fatima Sana to Linsey Smith, 3 runs.Pitched up and around off, Linsey Smith opens the face of her bat and slices it over point. Two fielders from point and cover-point run after it as the ball slows down a bit on the wet outfield. The batters take three runs.

Fatima Sana to Sarah Glenn, 1 run.Hard length and on off, Sarah Glenn punches it towards extra covers, where a fumble allows a run.

Fatima Sana to Sarah Glenn, No run.Nails the wide yorker, outside off, Sarah Glenn gets a bit late to bring her bat down and also hits the ground as she misses the ball.

Fatima Sana to Linsey Smith, 1 run.Back of a length and on leg, Linsey Smith nudges it thorugh mid-wicket for a single.

Linsey Smith walks out last to bat.

Fatima Sana to Charlie Dean, OUT! c Omaima Sohail b Fatima Sana.OUT! TAKEN! Fatima Sana has four now! She goes full again but on middle and off now, Charlie Dean goes down across to scoop but just fails to get the elevation on this one. She hits it aerially and towards short fine, where Omaima Sohail moves to her right and takes a fine catch. Makes up for her dropped catch. Dean departs for a valuable 33 off 51, and England Women are nine down now.

Fatima Sana to Charlie Dean, Wide!WIDE! Fuller one but down the leg side, Charlie Dean misses her flick. Wided.

Sarah Glenn walks out next.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, OUT! run out (sub Syeda Aroob Shah / Sidra Nawaz).OUT! RUN OUT! No mistakes this time! Omaima Sohail bowls this flatter, full and middle, Charlie Dean reverse sweeps it straight to backwad point and sets off for the run. Syeda Aroob Shah (Sub) picks it up and throws it at the keeper's end, where Sidra Nawaz does the rest. Em Arlott is not even in the frame. She sacrifices her wicket to keep Dean on strike. England Women are 125/8!

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, Four!FOUR! Charlie Dean is playing a great knock here! This is short and well outside off, Dean moves across a bit, reaches out and slaps it through extra covrs for another boundary.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, 2 runs.RUN OUT CHANCE...MISSED! Another loopy full toss, on middle, Charlie Dean slog sweeps it wide of deep square leg and pushes for the second run. The throw comes in at the bowler's end, where Omaima Sohail grabs it in front of the stumps and throws it, but misses the target with Arlott well short of her crease.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, Four!FOUR! That's a gift and Charlie Dean accepts it gladly! Flights in a juicy full toss, on middle and leg. Dean uses her feet again and smacks it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, 1 run.Goes a bit short and on middle and leg, Em Arlott punches it to long on for one.

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, 2 runs.DROPPED! A chance goes down here! Tossed up, full and on off, Em Arlott comes down the track and lofts it hard and over the bowler's head. Omaima Sohail leaps up on her follow-through, tries to grab it with both hands above her head, but it just bursts through and goes towards long off. Two taken.

Rameen Shamim to Em Arlott, 1 run.Floated, full and on off, Em Arlott uses her feet and drives it to long off for on. 10 runs off the over!

Rameen Shamim to Em Arlott, Four!FOUR! Put away! Rameen Shamim darts one full but down the leg side, begging to be put away. Em Arlott just has to get some bat on that and paddles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. Nelson on the board.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, 1 run.Loops it up above the eyeline of the batter, full and on leg, Charlie Dean misses her flick as the ball goes off her pads towards short third. The umpire gives it as runs.

Rameen Shamim to Em Arlott, 1 run.Drags her length back, on middle and leg, Em Arlott moves back and pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, Leg bye.Quicker one, full and on middle, Charlie Dean goes for the reverse sweep again but gets a slight bottom edge onto her pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, 2 runs.Good fielding! Flighted, full and on middle, Charlie Dean advances and drills it past the bowler and wide of long on. Fatima Sana runs to her left and dives to make a fine stop. Two taken.

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, Four!FOUR! Top shot! Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Em Arlott brings her wrists into play and whips it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 100 UP FOR ENGLAND!

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, No run.Goes a bit short and on off, Em Arlott punches it out straight to mid off.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, 1 run.Just wide! Loopy, full and on off, Charlie Dean comes down the track and thumps it aerially, but just past the outstretched left hand of Sohail, towards long off for one.

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Em Arlott forces it down to long on for another run.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, 1 run.Floated, full and around off, Charlie Dean uses her feet and drives it wide of mid off and scampers across for a quick run.

Omaima Sohail to Em Arlott, 1 run.Flighted, full and on middle, Em Arlott drills it to long on for a single.

Rameen Shamim to Em Arlott, 1 run.Short of a length on middle and leg, Em Arlott punches this down to long on for one.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, 1 run.A bit too full, on off, Charlie Dean pushes this to long off for one.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, 2 runs.Low full toss on middle and leg, Charlie Dean jumps down the track and tucks this between deep mid-wicket and long on for a couple.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, 2 runs.Fuller on middle and leg, Charlie Dean jumps down the track and flicks this through mid-wicket for two.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, Four!FOUR! Charlie Dean has shown that she can handle the willow really well. Tossed up, on the pads, Charlie Dean brings out the reverse and manages to thread the gap between cover-point and point for four runs.

Rameen Shamim to Charlie Dean, No run.Tossed up on off, Charlie Dean thumps this back to the bowler.

Rameen Shamim to share the attack.

Omaima Sohail to Charlie Dean, 1 run.A quick single not without drama, though. Tossed up on off, Charlie Dean pushes this to Nashra Sundhu at mid off and sets off for one. Nashra picks it up and hits the stumps this time towards the bower's end but Charlie Dean is quick enough to make her ground.