Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana expressed disappointment after their crucial ICC Women’s World Cup match against England in Colombo was washed out due to rain. The game had been shaping up as a potential victory for Pakistan before the weather intervened.
Speaking after the match, Fatima said, “It would have been great if we had won today. This was the day we could have defeated England.”
Strong Bowling Display from Pakistan
Before the rain interruption, Pakistan’s bowlers put on an impressive performance. England managed to score 133 runs for 9 wickets in 31 overs. Fatima Sana led the attack brilliantly, taking 4 wickets, while Sadia Iqbal added 3 more to tighten the grip on the English side.
Fatima praised her team’s bowling efforts, saying, “The pitch was good for fast bowlers, and we have seen many strong performances here before. I tried to bowl at a good length, and our bowling in the last two matches has been solid. We just need to improve our batting.”
Rain Brings Match to an Abrupt End
According to the Duckworth-Lewis method, Pakistan was given a target of 113 runs to chase. The openers got off to a steady start, reaching 34 runs in 6.4 overs before rain stopped play. With no further action possible, the match was called off, and both teams were awarded one point each.
Pakistan’s Growing Confidence in the World Cup
Despite the disappointment, the performance against a strong side like England has boosted Pakistan’s confidence. The team’s bowling strength has been a highlight, and with slight improvements in batting, they aim to finish the tournament on a strong note.
