New Zealand W vs Pakistan W: The 18th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 to be played between New Zealand and Pakistan has been washed out due to rain. It was necessary for Pakistan to win this match. At the same time, it has become easier for India.
NZ vs PAK, Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan’s hopes of winning the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 have once again been dashed. The match against New Zealand was interrupted by rain and the 18th match has been cancelled. This match between the two teams was played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The fourth match of this tournament at Premadasa Stadium has not yielded any result. Sri Lanka’s hopes were shattered yesterday and now troubles have increased for Pakistan in this tournament. At the same time, India’s path to the semi-finals has become easier.
Pakistan team could bat only 25 overs
In this match, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine had won the toss and decided to bowl first. In response, the situation in Pakistan worsened. The team reached the score of 92 in 25 overs and 5 wickets fell. Aliya Riaz scored the highest score of 28 runs. At the same time, Muniba Ali also contributed 22 runs. Apart from him, the rest of the batsmen have been dealt with cheaply. Only Riyaz was standing in the top order. But the rain came at that very moment and after that it became very difficult to play.
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India and South Africa benefit from Pakistan’s loss
After this defeat to Pakistan, the Indian women’s team has benefited a lot. Team India is currently placed at fourth position in the points table, while South Africa has qualified for the semi-finals. India has so far registered 2 wins in 4 matches, while facing defeat in 2. After which they have 4 points. At the same time, the New Zealand team has also suffered a loss due to the cancellation of this match. Kiwi is at number 5 with 4 points from 5 matches with 1 win, 2 losses and 2 results. At the same time, Australia has already reached the semi-finals.
Where is Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup 2025 points table?
If we look at the points table of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, Pakistan team is still at the bottom of the table. A total of 5 matches have been completed for the team, out of which 3 have been defeated, while 2 were lost due to rain. At present Pakistan has only 1 point and 3 matches left. In such a situation, it has become impossible for them to qualify for the semi-finals. This match against New Zealand was going to be very important. But water ruined everything.
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