The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash SLW vs SAW, played on October 17 at Colombo, has been interrupted by rain.
The rain started pouring during the 12th over of the innings, where Sri Lanka scored 46 runs for two wickets. This is the fourth game in Colombo that has been affected by rain.
Three matches have been abandoned with no result, and the ongoing clash is likely moving towards the same fate.
Batting first, Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapathuthu went on to open the innings while Marizanne Kapp opened the bowling attack.
With Vishmi Gunaratne going out on a retired hurt for 12 runs, Chamari Athapaththu and Hasini Perera got dismissed by Klaas for 11 and 4 runs.
With Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari at crease, the side went on to score 46 runs before rain interrupted the game.
12 overs in and rain brings play to a halt in Colombo!
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Speaking on toss, Chamari Athapaththu said, “We decide to bat first. We had a good last game against New Zealand. We batted really good and that’s why we have decided to bat first.”
“We stick to our plans, we’ve been training hard, I hope we can play our best cricket today. Who’ll play good cricket on that particular day, that’s the most important thing,” added Chamari.
“We have good confidence because we have played really good cricket against South Africa in Sri Lanka and in South Africa as well. Now we are playing at home and we’ll stick with our plans. Same XI,” concluded Athapaththu.
Meanwhile, Laura Wolvaardt said, “Don’t mind (chasing), bit of rain around as well. It’s important to get used to the conditions. We’ll have to assess early with the ball. Probably hasn’t been our best tournament top order-wise. Three changes today. We have the offies coming in just for the left-handers.”
SLW vs SAW Playing 11
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
South Africa Playing 11: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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