Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Match abandoned before toss due to rain

Australia vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the Women’s World Cup group-stage clash between Sri Lanka and defending champions Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Not a single ball could be bowled as the weather played spoilsport.

The day began under overcast skies, and the ground remained under covers well before the scheduled toss. Hopes briefly rose around 2:45 pm when the drizzle eased and sunlight broke through. But just minutes later, the clouds returned, and heavy rain ensured there was no chance of play. By 3 pm, the downpour intensified, leaving the groundstaff battling against the elements in vain.

The giant scoreboard at the stadium summed up the mood with the message, “Rain Rain Go Away,” as players and officials waited for updates that never came. Eventually, the umpires called the game off without even the toss taking place.

With the result, both teams were forced to share points. Australia now move to the top of the table with three points from two games, while Sri Lanka sit fifth with one point from as many matches.

Australia had entered the contest buoyed by an 89-run victory over New Zealand in their opener. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, were hoping to bounce back from a 59-run defeat to India in Guwahati, where the result was decided by the DLS method.

Looking ahead, Australia will face Pakistan in Colombo on October 8. Sri Lanka remain at the same venue for their next fixture against England. The focus, however, will quickly shift to Sunday, when India and Pakistan meet in one of the most anticipated contests of the tournament. Weather forecasts, though, suggest scattered showers and a near 99 percent cloudy day.