Sri Lanka’s final group match at the Women’s World Cup against Pakistan was abandoned after 4.2 overs as rain again disrupted proceedings in Colombo.

Pakistan had reached 18 without loss when the players were forced off the field in a game that had already been reduced to 34 overs per side.

This was a familiar story in the Sri Lankan capital, where persistent downpours have wreaked havoc during the World Cup with five games ending in no result.

The match was a dead rubber as India secured the final place in the semi-finals with a win over New Zealand on Thursday, eliminating both Sri Lanka and the beaten White Ferns, while Pakistan were already certain to be out.

Seven of the 11 matches staged in Colombo were affected by rain, with former England spinner Alex Hartley saying earlier in the tournament that the conditions had “ruined” the World Cup.

October marks the height of the monsoon season on the island, with up to 370mm of rainfall typically expected in the month.

Five of Sri Lanka’s group games were held at the R Premadasa Stadium, the scene for Friday’s latest disappointment.

Pakistan played all their fixtures at the venue because of their nation’s political situation with neighbours India, who are hosting the majority of the tournament.

Sri Lanka finished the tournament with one win from seven games while Pakistan wrapped up their campaign without a victory.