IND vs PAK Women’s World Cup: India maintained their spotless record against Pakistan in women’s ODIs, registering a convincing 88-run victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. With this result, India have now won all 12 ODI encounters against Pakistan and climbed to the top of the points table with a strong net run rate.
The win was built on Kranti Goud’s fiery spell of 3/20 and steady contributions with the bat from *Harleen Deol (46), Jemimah Rodrigues (46), and Richa Ghosh’s late cameo (35 off 25 balls)**. Despite a slow surface and a few hiccups, India found enough runs on the board before their bowlers sealed the contest with disciplined execution.
India battle through tricky batting conditions
On a rain-affected surface that had stayed under covers for nearly 48 hours, batting was never easy. After Pratika Rawal’s brisk 31 at the top, India lost Smriti Mandhana (23) and Rawal in quick succession, slipping to 42/2. Harleen Deol (46) and Harmanpreet Kaur (19) attempted to rebuild, but the captain fell cheaply to Diana Baig (4/69).
Jemimah Rodrigues looked fluent for her 46 before being trapped by Nashra Sandhu, while Deepti Sharma (25) and Sneh Rana (20) added stability. The finishing touch came from Richa Ghosh, who played a fearless knock of 35* in just 25 balls, guiding India to 247 — a total that proved far beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Kranti Goud destroys Pakistan’s top order
Pakistan’s reply began disastrously. Renuka Singh, on her World Cup debut, bowled a probing spell, but it was Kranti Goud who took center stage. The seamer removed Sadaf Shamas with a sharp caught-and-bowled before dismissing Aliya Riaz (2) and the set Natalia Pervaiz (33). Her early strikes left Pakistan at 28/3, struggling to keep up with the chase.
Sidra Amin offered resistance with a gritty 81 off 106 balls — the highest score by a Pakistani batter against India in ODIs — but lacked support from the other end. Pervaiz’s 33 was the only other significant contribution as Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs.
Deepti Sharma shines all-round
Adding to her 25 with the bat, Deepti Sharma claimed 3/45, dismissing Pakistan’s lower order and tightening India’s grip on the match. Shree Charani chipped in with 2 wickets, ensuring Pakistan never came close to recovery once the partnership between Amin and Pervaiz was broken.
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Post-match reactions
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited her bowlers for the commanding win:
“The pitch wasn’t easy, we just wanted to bat long and see where we could get. Richa’s late runs were crucial. Kranti was outstanding with the ball, and I’m happy with the way we carried momentum.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised the team’s effort on X, calling it a “dominating display of India’s cricketing might.”
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