In a commanding performance, India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women’s match at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Colombo on Sunday. The victory extended India’s unblemished head-to-head record in women’s ODIs against Pakistan to 12-0.
Batting first, India posted a total of 247 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Harleen Deol, who scored 46, and an explosive finish from Richa Ghosh, who remained unbeaten on 35 off 20 balls. Pakistan’s bowling attack struggled to contain the scoring, and several batters failed to build substantial partnerships.
In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 159, falling well short of the required target. Kranti Gaud was the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for just 20 runs. Deepti Sharma also contributed with three wickets—to tighten the grip on the innings. Pakistan’s Sidra Amin top-scored with 81, but her effort came in vain as support from the sides fell away.
Analysts noted that India’s bowling attack was clinical—they broke key partnerships early and kept the pressure constant. The spinners, in particular, exploited the turn, while the pace bowlers ensured tight lines and useful breakthroughs. The fielding was sharp, and support from the bench made an impact in the closing overs.
For Pakistan, while the innings showed glimpses of fight, inconsistency in the middle order and lapses in the field cost dearly. Their options were limited under pressure, and the winding chase never came close to threatening India’s total.
With this victory, India not only reinforces confidence as the tournament advances but also sends a strong message about their depth, balance and composure under pressure. The team now looks ahead to their next fixture with momentum on their side.
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