The Indian women's cricket team continued their unbeaten streak against Pakistan with a dominant 88-run victory in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday, October 5. This victory marked India’s 12th consecutive win over their arch-rivals in the ODI format, underlining their supremacy and consistency against Pakistan. India had earlier begun their World Cup campaign with a win over Sri Lanka, making this their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
The match saw India outclass Pakistan with strong performances in both batting and bowling departments. While there were no individual half-centuries for India, key contributions from players like Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana, and others helped the Women in Blue post a competitive total and then bowl out Pakistan efficiently. Despite a fighting knock from Pakistan’s Sidra Amin, the Women in Green could not recover and were bundled out for 159 runs.
India’s innings began cautiously, with the team struggling to build substantial partnerships. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal got starts but could not convert them into big scores, falling for 23 and 31 runs, respectively. The middle order, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, and Jemimah Rodrigues, worked hard to keep India in the game but struggled to maintain a high scoring rate.
It was Richa Ghosh who delivered a late flourish, scoring 35 runs off 20 balls, including three fours and two sixes, giving India a strong finish. Sneh Rana also made a valuable contribution with 20 runs from 33 balls, helping India reach a total of 247 runs, a competitive score despite the lack of a big partnership. Interestingly, this innings marked the first time in ODIs that India was bowled out by Pakistan, showing that the Women in Green were able to challenge the batting lineup, but fell short overall.
The lack of major stands throughout the innings highlighted India’s dependency on timely contributions rather than long innings from a single batter. Nevertheless, Ghosh’s late surge ensured that India’s total was defendable and provided the bowlers with enough runs to work with in the second innings.
Pakistan’s innings began with promise as Sidra Amin played an impressive knock, scoring 81 runs and holding her team together. However, India’s bowlers, led by Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma, maintained pressure with timely breakthroughs, preventing Pakistan from building momentum. Gaud was exceptional, claiming three wickets for just 20 runs in her 10-over spell. Deepti Sharma complemented her with three wickets for 45 runs, ensuring the opposition was under constant pressure.
The breakthrough came early with a controversial run-out of Muneeba Ali, who was dismissed due to momentary confusion, strictly adhering to cricket laws. Following this, Gaud struck again by getting Sadaf Shamas caught and bowled, and soon removed Aliya Riaz with a clever second-slip catch.
Despite a 69-run partnership between Natalia Pervaiz and Sidra Amin, India’s bowlers did not relent. Gaud dismissed Natalia Pervaiz, breaking the stand, while Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana shared the remaining wickets efficiently. Rana notably removed Sidra Amin, who was Pakistan’s top scorer, effectively ending the match as a contest. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 159 runs, giving India a comprehensive 88-run win.
Kranti Gaud’s performance stood out as the game-changer, as she combined accuracy with tactical acumen to dismantle Pakistan’s batting line-up. Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana also played crucial roles in maintaining pressure and ensuring that India’s total was defended successfully.
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India’s victory was a complete team effort, reflecting the balance of batting depth and bowling strength. The Women in Blue showcased resilience, particularly in the middle overs where partnerships were hard to build, and demonstrated their ability to recover and accelerate at crucial moments. On the bowling front, India’s pacers and spinners executed plans meticulously, targeting key batters and maintaining tight lines to restrict Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
This win reinforces India’s unbroken ODI record against Pakistan, emphasizing the team’s mental and strategic dominance. As India moves further into the Women's World Cup 2025, performances like these set a strong foundation for their campaign, boosting confidence and team morale.
The match also highlighted emerging talents such as Richa Ghosh and Kranti Gaud, whose individual contributions were decisive. Their ability to perform under pressure demonstrates the depth of the Indian squad and bodes well for the team’s prospects in the tournament.
In summary, India’s 88-run victory over Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup 2025 underscores the Women in Blue’s consistent dominance in the ODI format. Despite batting challenges, a late surge by Richa Ghosh ensured a competitive total, while Gaud, Deepti Sharma, and Sneh Rana spearheaded the bowling attack to dismiss Pakistan for 159. This win marks India’s 12th consecutive ODI victory against Pakistan and solidifies their position as a formidable side in the tournament, highlighting both experience and emerging talent in the squad. The team now looks forward to maintaining their winning momentum as the World Cup progresses.
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