**Women’s World Cup: Australia-Sri Lanka Clash Washed Out in Colombo**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 04, 2025, 6:44 pm IST*
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Colombo was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to persistent rain on Saturday. The umpires made the call to call off the match at 5:34 pm IST, awarding each team one point.
This result places Australia at the top of the points table, following their opening win against New Zealand.
### Upcoming Match: India Eyes Top Spot
India, who began their campaign with a victory over Sri Lanka in Guwahati, now have an opportunity to overtake Australia at the summit of the table. However, this depends on their outcome against arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday.
The weather forecast for Colombo remains uncertain, potentially impacting this crucial clash.
### Current Standings: Points Table Overview
Despite the washout against Sri Lanka, Alyssa Healy’s Australia holds the top position with three points and an impressive net run rate of +1.780.
Sri Lanka have secured their first points of the tournament but sit 5th overall due to a low net run rate of -1.255, one of the poorest among competing teams.
Stay tuned for updates as the tournament progresses.
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