SLW vs NZW ⛅ Rain Interrupts New Zealand’s Chase
Rain has once again played spoilsport in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between Sri Lanka (SLW) and New Zealand (NZW) at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, putting up a solid start before weather intervened.
At the time of the latest interruption, New Zealand were in pursuit, but further play has been halted.
🏏 Match Progress & Key Moments
- Sri Lanka, powered by Chamari Athapaththu, thwarted early movement from New Zealand’s seamers to post a competitive total for the hosts to chase.
- During the chase, Rosemary Mair struck, removing Vishmi Gunarathne for 42 in the 28th over, curbing Sri Lanka’s momentum.
- However, Maddy Green replaced Sophie Devine in the attack and was in progress with her spell before the latest rain pause.
- At 29.2 overs, Green bowled a thigh‑high full toss that was met with 2 runs.
- Earlier, in the 28th over, the wicket of Gunarathne had reduced Sri Lanka to 125/2.
🌧 Weather & Pitch Conditions
- The match has been under the threat of rain throughout. Forecasts had warned of a 77% chance of rain by the midafternoon session, raising concerns of a washout.
- Colombo’s weather earlier in the day was described as humid, cloudy, and prone to showers — conditions that made interruptions likely.
- The pitch at R. Premadasa had been assessed as dry and hard with potential for early seam movement, but expected to favor spinners as the match progressed.
🔮 What’s Next?
- With rain causing stoppage during New Zealand’s innings, the match remains in limbo. A result now hinges on whether more play is possible or a reserve day becomes relevant.
- If resumed, New Zealand will need to reassemble their chase under a possible revised situation or reduced overs format (depending on how rules are applied).
- Sri Lanka, despite a shaky start, will hope the rain stays persistent and force a no‑result or DLS scenario in their favor.
