The ICC Women’s World Cup clash between co-hosts Sri Lanka and defending champions Australia was abandoned on Saturday at the R. Premadasa Stadium due to persistent rain, with both teams sharing one point each.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The teams had completed their warm-up sessions and were ready for the toss when heavy showers forced the ground staff to cover the pitch. The match was officially called off at 5:33 pm local time without even the toss happening.Australia entered the contest on the back of a commanding victory over New Zealand, while Sri Lanka was looking to bounce back after a comprehensive defeat to India in their opening game. The washout denied the teams an opportunity to test their form and strategies in the early stages of the tournament.The R. Premadasa Stadium is also set to host the marquee India-Pakistan clash on Sunday, although weather forecasts suggest more rain could affect the proceedings over the next 24 hours.Australia will remain in Colombo ahead of their next fixture against Pakistan on Wednesday, while Sri Lanka will face England next Saturday after a significant gap between matches.The abandoned game has added uncertainty to the tournament schedule, with organisers monitoring the weather closely to ensure minimal disruption.
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