The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues to deliver gripping cricket and unexpected twists. The latest clash between Pakistan Women (PAK-W) and England Women (ENG-W) added another layer of drama — but not in the way fans hoped. Persistent rain in Colombo led to a no-result, leaving both sides to share points and reshuffling the tournament standings once again.
- In Colombo, the much-anticipated clash between Pakistan Women and England Women was forced into a no-result by persistent rain.
- England had posted 133 all out in a rain-shortened 31-over innings; Pakistan were 34/0 in 6.4 overs chasing a DLS-adjusted target, but rain intervened before the 20-overs minimum threshold was reached.
- Pakistan captain Fatima Sana impressed with the ball, claiming 4/27, while England survived a middle order collapse to avoid defeat.
- The washout meant both sides shared one point each, preventing Pakistan from pulling off what looked to be a historic upset and allowing England to retain momentum in the standings.
That no result added a layer of drama — Pakistan seemed in control, but were denied by the elements.
Standings After PAK-W vs ENG-W: Points Table Snapshot
As of that clash, here’s where things stand:
| Position | Team | M | W | L | NR / Tied | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia Women | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +1.353 |
| 2 | England Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.864 |
| 3 | South Africa Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | –0.618 |
| 4 | India Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.682 |
| 5 | New Zealand Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | –0.245 |
| 6 | Bangladesh Women | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | –0.263 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka Women | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | –1.255 |
| 8 | Pakistan Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | –1.887 |
Key observations:
- Australia does well to remain unbeaten (with one no result).
- England, with three wins in as many matches, are hot on Australia’s heels.
- Pakistan’s campaign remains fragile: three matches, zero points.
- India’s middling form leaves them in a precarious fourth spot; their upcoming matches (vs England, NZ, Bangladesh) will be crucial.
- Net run rate is proving a differentiator for closely packed teams (e.g., England vs South Africa)
The top 4 teams will move to the semi-finals, so every match now is high stakes.
Top Performers: Most Runs & Most Wickets (to date)
The star performers so far have delivered in both bat and ball. As per ICC’s official stats: icc
🎯 Most Runs (batting leaders)
- Sophie Devine (New Zealand) — 260 runs (3 innings)
- Alyssa Healy (Australia) — 181 runs
- Pratika Rawal (India) — 180 runs
- Richa Ghosh (India) — 163 runs
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) — 161 runs
Notably, Devine leads not just in volume, but also consistency across her innings.
🎯 Most Wickets (bowling leaders)
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia) — 10 wickets
- Sophie Ecclestone (England) — 9 wickets
- Fatima Sana (Pakistan) — 9 wickets
- Deepti Sharma (India) — 7 wickets
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (South Africa) — 8 wickets
Sutherland’s tally underlines Australia’s depth, while Ecclestone continues to validate England’s faith in her.
Other note-worthy stats:
- Highest individual score so far: Alyssa Healy’s 142 off 107 (in that record chase)
- Best bowling in an innings: Ecclestone’s 4/17 is one of the standout spells so far.
Storylines, Stakes & What’s Next
Pakistan’s uphill battle
The no result against England was a huge missed opportunity. Pakistan’s bowling showed bite (especially Sana), but lack of runs and weather interruptions are hindering their charge. Three wins from three matches boosts their confidence and gives them a strong claim at the top table. Their middle order will need to stabilize, but their balance is impressive.
Australia’s dominance and depth
With a mix of batting and bowling threats, Australia remain favorites. Sutherland and Healy are leading from the front, but their bench strength is equally threatening.
Sitting in 4th, India have work to do. Their matches against tough opponents will decide whether they sneak into the knockout rounds.
