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Women's World Cup: Rain washes out Sri Lanka-Pakistan clash as Colombo suffers fifth abandonment
Colombo, Oct 24: Unseasonal rain had the final say in a cricket game yet again in Colombo, as the 25th match of the ICC Women's World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was abandoned after just 4.2 overs of play at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday night.
Women's World Cup: Sri Lanka opt to bowl against Pakistan in rain-hit 34 overs each side clash
Colombo, Oct 24: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the rain-hit 25th match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
2025 Lanka Premier League postponed to prioritise venue readiness for Men's T20 World Cup
Colombo, Oct 22: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not be held this year as originally scheduled. The decision comes in light of preparations for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka will co-host with India in February–March next year.
2025 Lanka Premier League postponed to prioritise venue readiness for Men's T20 World Cup
Colombo, Oct 22: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not be held this year as originally scheduled. The decision comes in light of preparations for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka will co-host with India in February–March next year.
Women's World Cup: Pakistan, New Zealand share points as rain inflicts fourth washout in Colombo
Colombo), Oct 18: The rain has been a deciding factor in the 2025 Women's World Cup clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, as the inclement weather forced the fourth washout of the tournament at the venue.
Women's World Cup: Harleen's 46 and Richa's 35* take India to competitive 247 v Pakistan
Colombo, Oct 5: Harleen Deol's composed knock of 46 and Richa Ghosh’s brisk unbeaten 35 meant India posted 247 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. It was a stop-start innings, stretched over four hours due to multiple interruptions, including players leaving the field for pest control measures.
Women's World Cup: Whatever records exist between India-Pakistan are meant to be broken, says Fatima Sana
Colombo, Oct 4: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana believes that her team can beat any top team in the world if it performs well, and they’ll aim to do so against India in their upcoming match. India and Pakistan will face each other in the sixth match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup on Sunday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka crush Australia by record 174-run in ODI series sweep
Colombo, Feb 14: Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance, bowling Australia out for their lowest-ever ODI total in Asia to seal a 174-run victory and complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Friday.