New Zealand-Pakistan match washed out; South Africa qualifies for semifinals

Any assurance Pakistan carried into its Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 brushwood against New Zealand dissolved astir arsenic swiftly arsenic the rains that interrupted play.

And the relentless showers had the last say, forcing a 3rd washout successful 4 matches present astatine the R. Premadasa Stadium connected Saturday.

The washout meant that South Africa became the 2nd team, aft Australia, to suffice for the semifinal.

For New Zealand, the effect offers small comfort. A stop-start run marred by back-to-back washouts present leaves the White Ferns with must-win clashes against India and England.

The scores: Pakistan 92/5 successful 25 overs vs New Zealand. Toss: New Zealand. No result.