Overview

• Pakistan won the toss in Colombo and chose to bowl on a turning surface before rain reduced the contest to 31 overs per side.
• England collapsed to 39/4 inside seven overs and later to 79/7 at 25 overs before finishing on 133/9.
• Fatima Sana led Pakistan’s attack with 4 for 27, supported by Sadia Iqbal with two wickets, as early pressure toppled England’s top order.
• Charlie Dean top-scored for England with 33 off 51, accelerating after the restart following an almost four-hour rain interruption.
• DLS set Pakistan a revised target of 113 from 31 overs, with England entering the day unbeaten in the tournament and Pakistan still seeking their first points.