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Women’s World Cup Chaos: 3 of 7 Colombo Matches Washed Out; Alex Hartley Slams Organizers

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 18, 2025 12:07 pm IST
Women's World Cup Chaos: 3 of 7 Colombo Matches Washed Out; Alex Hartley Slams Organizers

What a mess. The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is facing a huge problem, and it’s not on the pitch. Former England World Cup winner Alex Hartley just publicly criticized organizers for scheduling crucial matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, right in the middle of its notorious rainy season, and honestly, she has a point.

Key Takeaways

  • Alex Hartley blasts organizers for Colombo match scheduling during monsoon season.
  • Three of the first seven matches in Colombo have been completely washed out by rain.
  • Key games like Sri Lanka vs. Australia and England vs. Pakistan ended with no result.
  • The constant disruptions are wrecking the points table and the tournament’s fairness.

What’s Happening in Colombo?

Look, you can’t fight the weather. But maybe you shouldn’t schedule a World Cup in a monsoon? As of October 17th, the situation in Colombo is grim. A staggering three out of seven matches have been abandoned without a result.

Think about Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand on October 14. Sri Lanka posted a high score, but relentless rain meant the match was just called off. No result. Then, just a day later, England vs. Pakistan met the same fate. Abandoned. It’s turning into a lottery.

‘Just Madness’ – Alex Hartley’s Expert Analysis

This is where Alex Hartley, a World Cup winner herself, stepped in. She took to social media to voice what so many were thinking. You could feel her frustration.

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She directly questioned the foresight of choosing Colombo as a co-host during this time of year. It’s not a secret that October is the rainy season there. Her criticism highlights a massive planning failure that’s now threatening the integrity of the sport’s biggest tournament. It’s a tough but fair point from someone who knows the game inside out.

The Social Media Storm

And she’s not alone. Fans, players, and commentators are all asking the same questions online. The washouts have sparked a huge debate about whether the organizers did their homework.

The fairness of the entire competition is being questioned. How can you have a legitimate World Cup when so many results are decided by the weather instead of skill? It’s a bad look for everyone involved.

How Rain is Wrecking the Points Table

But honestly, the biggest losers here are the teams. Especially the co-hosts, Sri Lanka. They’ve been stuck in this weather chaos and remain winless after five games, partly due to the washouts.

When matches are abandoned, teams split points. This completely messes with the standings and could see a deserving team knocked out simply because their games were scheduled in the wrong city at the wrong time. It’s not just unlucky; it’s unfair.

What’s Next?

So, what happens now? The tournament moves on, but the damage is done. This controversy is a huge black eye for the organizers. Will they change scheduling strategies for future tournaments? You have to hope so. What do you think is the solution?