The highly anticipated Women’s ODI World Cup group-stage encounter between hosts Sri Lanka and cricketing giants Australia, who boast seven world titles, suffered a frustrating delay today, October 4, 2025, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Persistent rain and heavily overcast skies kept the players off the field and the covers firmly in place.
Despite the stadium’s large scoreboard humorously displaying ‘Rain Rain Go Away,’ the weather showed no signs of easing its grip. A glimmer of hope appeared around 2:45 PM, just fifteen minutes before the scheduled toss, as the drizzle momentarily subsided and a few rays of sunlight pierced through the thick clouds.
However, this brief reprieve was short-lived. As the clock ticked closer to the toss, the skies grew darker once more, the drizzle intensified, and soon, a steady rain transformed into a full-blown downpour by 3:00 PM. The entire playing surface remained completely submerged under protective covers, dimming hopes for an immediate start.
This crucial fixture sees a dominant Australian side entering the fray fresh off an impressive 89-run victory against New Zealand in their opening match. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be keen to bounce back after a 59-run defeat to India in Guwahati, determined to make their mark in the tournament despite the challenging start.