ENG-W vs PAK-W Ball by Ball Commentary

ENG-W

133/9(31.0 ov)

PAK-W

34/0(6.4 ov)

Match Abandoned

Commentary

Pakistan Women

5:01 PM IST Right then, that’s a wrap from this rain-affected yet entertaining clash, where Pakistan Women will feel hard done by, but England Women got away with one here. Up next in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defending champions Australia Women take on a spirited Bangladesh Women side that has earned plenty of praise for their fight and determination this tournament. The match is set for 16th October, Thursday, at 9.30 am GMT at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India. Don’t forget to tune in early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

5:01 PM IST Fatima Sana, the skipper of Pakistan Women, expressed her mixed feelings about the match, stating that the pitch was conducive for pacers and her team had a chance to win. She praised Muneeba and Omaima's batting efforts but emphasized the need for improvement in Pakistan's batting department to secure wins in future matches.

5:01 PM IST England Women captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised Pakistan's bowling, highlighting Fatima and Diana's impressive performance. She noted that the rain break affected the game, and England struggled to adapt to the seam-friendly conditions. Sciver-Brunt emphasized the need for players to replicate their practice in the game and prepare for the next match by assessing conditions and utilizing their skills effectively.

5:01 PM IST Time to hear from the two captains now...

5:00 PM IST The Pakistani openers began the chase with real intent, finding boundaries with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Omaima Sohail took the aggressive route while Muneeba Ali played the perfect anchor, as the pair added 33 runs in the revised six-over Powerplay and looked well on track to cruise past the target. But just when things were falling into place, the rain returned to spoil the party. Play stopped at 34/0 in 6.4 overs, and it never resumed. With the points shared, England Women move to the top of the table on a better NRR than Australia, but will have to improve a lot with the big games coming up. While Pakistan open their account, though they’ll surely see this as a missed opportunity to claim a famous first-ever WODI win over England.

4:36 PM IST Earlier in the game, England Women struggled their way to 133/9 as Pakistan’s bowlers made early inroads. The English batters found it tough to negotiate the in-swingers from the Pakistani skipper, Fatima Sana, who led from the front with a four-wicket haul. Sadia Iqbal also chipped in with two wickets as England slumped to 79/6 before rain interrupted play. After the long delay, England managed to add 54 more runs in the final six overs, courtesy of Charlie Dean’s handy 33 and some support from Em Arlott. With overs reduced due to rain, Pakistan Women were set a revised target of 113 in 31 overs.

4:35 PM IST Well, well, the official word is in, and this game has been ABANDONED! HEARTBREAK FOR PAKISTAN WOMEN! After a superb bowling effort that had England Women reeling, their hard work has been sadly washed away by the rain. It’s a cruel blow, especially after such a dominant display with the ball. But that’s the challenge of playing in Colombo - when the rain gods decide to intervene, there’s little anyone can do.

4:44 PM IST UPDATE - 4.29 pm GMT - It's not looking good! The rain continues to fall, and the covers remain on the field. The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 4.44 pm GMT, which is about 15 minutes from now. Also, if we do get back and it is a 20-over contest, the revised target for Pakistan Women will be 79 runs. However, it looks very unlikely, and we are afraid we are moving towards the inevitable here.

4:19 PM IST UPDATE - 4.18 pm GMT - Colombo's getting pounded by heavy rain once again. England Women might welcome a washout and settle for a point, whereas Pakistan Women will be rooting for a resumption to try and chase down the target.

4:09 PM IST UPDATE - 4.03 pm GMT - UH-OH! Another rain interruption. Pakistan Women will be gutted to walk off the field as the umpires ask the players to leave the ground due to rain. Pakistan Women are off to a brilliant start chasing 113 as per DLS but another rain interruption and the players leave the field. Muneeba Ali has been watchful for her 9(22) while Omaima Sohail has played flawlessly for her 19(18). It is not pouring down but it is strong enough to halt play.

4:02 PM IST Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

End of over 6.41 run

PAK-W: 34/0CRR: 5.10RRR: 3.24

Ball

Muneeba Ali:9 (22)

Omaima Sohail:19 (18)

Em Arlott:1.4-0-10-0

6.4

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, no run

106.5kph

Short of a length and around off, Muneeba Ali cuts it away wide of point. Linsey Smith dives to her right to make a half-stop.

6.3

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, no run

103.9kph

Pitched up and on middle, Muneeba Ali blocks it out.

6.2

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, no run

100.5kph

Good length and on off, nips back in, Muneeba Ali looks to push it away but gets an inside egde onto her pads.

6.1

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, 1 run

102.5kph

Fuller and on middle and leg, Omaima Sohail clips it to fine leg for a single.

3:59 PM IST The Powerplay has concluded, allowing Pakistan Women to strategically place four fielders outside the 25-yard circle for the remainder of the innings.

End of over 60 run

PAK-W: 33/0CRR: 5.50RRR: 3.20

Ball

Muneeba Ali:9 (19)

Omaima Sohail:18 (17)

Charlie Dean:1-1-0-0

5.6

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

Quicker, short and on leg, Muneeba Ali nudges it to short fine. MAIDEN OVER!

5.5

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

84.0kph

BEAUTY! Flatter, full and around off, grips and turns away, Muneeba Ali has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Dean is getting some help from the surface and could pose a threat to the batters.

5.4

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

76.1kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Muneeba Ali strides out and blocks it out.

5.3

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

83.9kph

Flatter, full and on leg, Muneeba Ali fails to work it away and the ball deflects off her pads behind.

5.2

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

79.4kph

So close! Tossed up, full and on leg, turns away a bit, Muneeba Ali moves across to clip it away but misses as the ball just goes past the leg stump.

5.1

Charlie Dean to Muneeba Ali, no run

80.3kph

Floats it up, short and on middle, turns away a bit, Muneeba Ali stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

3:57 PM IST Charlie Dean into the attack now Linsey Smith (2-0-11-0).

End of over 59 runs

PAK-W: 33/0CRR: 6.60RRR: 3.07

Ball

Omaima Sohail:18 (17)

Muneeba Ali:9 (13)

Em Arlott:1-0-9-0

4.6

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, 4 runs

103.3kph

FOUR! Lovely shot! Much fuller and just outside off, Omaima Sohail extends her arms to reach for it and smacks it through backward point for another boundary. Good start for Pakistan Women!

4.5

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, no run

108.7kph

Back of a length and around off, Omaima Sohail cuts it a bit late but fails to beat short third.

4.4

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, no run

Good length and on middle, keeps a bit low, Omaima Sohail adjusts well and knocks it to mid on.

4.3

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, 4 runs

101.9kph

FOUR! Streaky! Pitched up and just around off, holds its line. Omaima Sohail goes for the big booming drive but gets a thick outside edge that races to the third man fence for a boundary.

4.2

Em Arlott to Omaima Sohail, no run

102.6kph

Low full toss, on off, Omaima Sohail drills it away but straight to point.

4.1

Em Arlott to Muneeba Ali, 1 run

101.0kph

Fuller and on leg, Muneeba Ali clips it through square leg for a single.

3:53 PM IST Em Arlott comes into the attack, replacing Nat Sciver-Brunt (2-0-13-0).

End of over 410 runs

PAK-W: 24/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 3.29

Ball

Omaima Sohail:10 (12)

Muneeba Ali:8 (12)

Linsey Smith:2-0-11-0

3.6

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, 4 runs

76.2kph

FOUR! Even better shot than the last one! Flighted, full and on off, Omaima Sohail gets a good stride in. She gets closer to the pitch of the ball, opens the bat face and caresses it through covers for another boundary.

3.5

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

77.5kph

Flatter, full and on off, Omaima Sohail defends it on the front foot.

3.4

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, 4 runs

FOUR! Finds the gap! Tossed up, full and on off, Omaima Sohail leans on a bit, makes it a full toss and drives it nicely through covers for a boundary.

3.3

Linsey Smith to Muneeba Ali, 1 run

78.5kph

Slightly shorter in length, on middle, Muneeba Ali tucks it to the leg side for a quick run.

3.2

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, 1 run

78.7kph

Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Omaima Sohail works it off the inner half of the ball towards square leg for a single.

3.1

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

77.0kph

Tossed up, full and on middle, Omaima Sohail knocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 38 runs

PAK-W: 14/0CRR: 4.67RRR: 3.53

Ball

1
0
WD
5WD
1
0
0
0

Muneeba Ali:7 (11)

Omaima Sohail:1 (7)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:2-0-13-0

2.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, no run

98.8kph

Much fuller, on off, Muneeba Ali jams it out to mid off.

2.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, no run

101.9kph

Short of a length and on off, Muneeba Ali crouches a bit low and steers it to point.

2.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, no run

Touch fuller and on middle, Muneeba Ali blocks it out.

2.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, 1 run

105.5kph

On a length and around leg, Omaima Sohail nudges it to fine leg for a single. Pakistan Women need 99 runs to win now!

5WD

2.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, 5 runs

103.9kph

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! This time Amy Jones fails to stop it. Full and down the leg side again. Omaima Sohail fails to glance it away, Jones moves to her left but the ball deflects off ther gloves and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

2.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, 1 run

104.1kph

WIDE! Fuller but angling down the leg side, Omaima Sohail fails to flick it away. Amy Jones is standing up to the stumps and grabs it well, moving to her left, but Sohail holds her balance. England Women can't afford to bowl extras here.

2.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Omaima Sohail, no run

110.3kph

Back of a length and on off, Omaima Sohail dabs it down to third man.

2.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, 1 run

101.2kph

On a length and on off, Muneeba Ali guides it down to third man for a single.

End of over 21 run

PAK-W: 6/0CRR: 3.00RRR: 3.68

Ball

Omaima Sohail:0 (5)

Muneeba Ali:6 (7)

Linsey Smith:1-0-1-0

1.6

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

76.0kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Omaima Sohail keeps it out to the leg side. Just one run of Smith's first over!

1.5

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

77.4kph

Slows it up, full and on off, Omaima Sohail prods forward and blocks it out.

1.4

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

A bit flatter, full and on middle, drifts in again, Omaima Sohail looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down.

1.3

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

Drags her length back a bit, on middle, Omaima Sohail moves back and turns it to short mid-wicket.

1.2

Linsey Smith to Omaima Sohail, no run

Arm ball, full and on off, drifts in sharply, Omaima Sohail looks to drive but gets a bottom edge towards mid on.

1.1

Linsey Smith to Muneeba Ali, 1 run

77.0kph

Linsey Smith begins with a floater, short and on off, Muneeba Ali stays back and clips it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

3:42 PM IST Linsey Smith will operate from the other end.

End of over 15 runs

PAK-W: 5/0CRR: 5.00RRR: 3.60

Ball

Muneeba Ali:5 (6)

Omaima Sohail:0 (0)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:1-0-5-0

0.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, 1 run

100.2kph

Back of a length and aiund leg, Muneeba Ali nudges it towards fine leg for a single. 5 runs off the first over!

0.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, no run

101.9kph

Goes back to her fuller length, on the sixth stump line, angling away, Muneeba Ali leaves it alone.

0.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, no run

Good length and on middle, Muneeba Ali stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

0.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Muneeba Ali, 4 runs

105.4kph

FOUR! Excellent shot! Pakistan Women are underway in this chase! Nat Sciver-Brunt lands this short of a length but well outside off. Muneeba Ali gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.

0.2