Table of Contents
- Pakistan’s Winless World Cup Exit
- “Arrange Good Venues!” – Sana’s Sharp Rebuke
- Bowling Shines, But Batting Falters
- Leading With Grace: Lessons from Kane Williamson
- Sources
Pakistan’s Winless World Cup Exit
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 ended on a sour note for Pakistan, as their final match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to persistent rain in Colombo . This marked the team’s third rain-affected washout in seven matches—and their campaign concluded without a single victory .
At just 18/0 in 4.2 overs when the skies opened up, Pakistan showed early promise with openers Omaima Sohail (9*) and Muneeba Ali (7*) at the crease—but the opportunity vanished as the match was called off . For a side already under pressure, the weather became the final, cruel twist.
“Arrange Good Venues!” – Sana’s Sharp Rebuke
Captain Fatima Sana didn’t mince words in her post-match remarks. Frustrated by repeated disruptions, she directly called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to rethink venue selection for future tournaments.
“Arrange good venues!” Sana urged, highlighting how poor weather planning robbed her team—and fans—of fair competition . With three of Pakistan’s seven matches abandoned due to rain in Colombo alone, her criticism echoes a growing concern among players and analysts about scheduling in monsoon-prone regions during October .
“We came here prepared to fight, but you can’t fight the clouds,” she added, her tone laced with disappointment but not defeatism .
Bowling Shines, But Batting Falters
Despite the winless record, Sana pointed to silver linings. Pakistan’s bowling and fielding units consistently delivered under pressure—containing top sides and creating breakthroughs.
However, the batting lineup struggled to convert starts into substantial totals. “Our bowlers gave us chances. Our fielders backed them up. But we couldn’t finish with the bat,” Sana admitted .
Analysts note that while the top order showed flashes—like Nida Dar’s all-round consistency and Omaima’s aggressive starts—the middle order often collapsed under scoreboard pressure, a recurring theme throughout the tournament.
Leading With Grace: Lessons from Kane Williamson
Amid criticism and setbacks, Sana reflected on her growth as a leader. She cited New Zealand legend Kane Williamson as a key inspiration—not for his runs, but for his calm demeanor under fire.
“I watch how Kane handles pressure. No drama, just focus. That’s the kind of captain I want to be,” she shared, revealing a mindset geared toward long-term resilience over short-term results.
Though the 2025 World Cup ended without a win, Sana’s leadership earned respect from peers and pundits alike—especially for keeping morale intact through relentless rain and mounting losses.
Sources
Times of India: “’Arrange good venues!’: Pak captain blames weather after finishing with zero wins”
Additional reporting from ICC match archives and player interviews .