In an exciting clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, India extended their flawless record against arch-rivals Pakistan, securing a commanding 88-run victory in their second Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match. After being put in to bat, India posted a challenging 247, powered by Harleen Deol’s patient 46 and a breathtaking 35 off just 20 balls by Richa Ghosh down the order. The Indian bowlers then unleashed a clinical performance, running through Pakistan’s batting lineup. Kranti Goud (3/20), Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2/38) made the chase an uphill battle, keeping Pakistan to 159 all out. With this emphatic win, India climbed to the top of the points table with four points from two matches, asserting their dominance in the tournament.
Women’s World Cup 2025: India post 247 with explosive lower-order firepower
India’s innings began under pressure as Pakistan’s pacers, Diana Baig and Fatima Sana, exploited overcast conditions to keep the scoring in check. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal fell cheaply before the 15-over mark, leaving India reeling at 67/2. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also succumbed cheaply, further denting the innings at 106/3 in the 25th over. Harleen Deol anchored the middle order with a composed 46 off 65 deliveries, blending timing with patience to keep India competitive. The innings, however, truly ignited in the final overs when Richa Ghosh stepped in. Her explosive 20-ball 35, featuring three elegant fours and two towering sixes, accelerated the score to 247, giving India a challenging total and setting up a testing chase for Pakistan under floodlights.
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Women’s World Cup 2025: Kranti Goud and India’s bowlers run through Pakistan
Chasing 248, Pakistan never found stability, with only Sidra Amin (81 off 106 balls) and Natalia Pervaiz (33 off 46) offering resistance. The rest of the batting lineup struggled against India’s disciplined attack. Kranti was exceptional, claiming 3/20 in 10 overs with pinpoint accuracy and clever variations that kept batters guessing. Deepti backed her up with 3/45, while Rana’s tidy spell of 2/38 strangled the scoring. Fatima’s 2 off 15 balls epitomized Pakistan’s woes. With wickets tumbling at regular intervals, Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in the 43rd over. This victory marked India Women’s 12th consecutive ODI win over Pakistan, reinforcing their supremacy and consolidating their top spot on the World Cup points table, while sending a strong message to the other teams in the tournament.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Just another Sunday of Eat. Sleep. Win. Repeat. 🇮🇳 TeamIndia
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 5, 2025
Well done Indian women’s Cricket Team . What a victor !!! you made us proud again #indvspak2025 @BCCIWomen
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 5, 2025
Not the perfect game but still managed to register an 88 run win. Well played @BCCIWomen onwards and upwards 👏🏻 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/mwXnwpTnad
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 5, 2025
A totally one sided game !!
With this win it’s 12-0
Well played @BCCIWomen way to go !! 🇮🇳
INDvsPAK#CWC2025— MithunManhas5 (@MithunManhas) October 5, 2025
12-0
Well played, 🇮🇳 #IndvPak— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 5, 2025
Operation Sindoor has turned into a symbol of India’s woman power.
Congratulations to our women’s team for carrying that spirit onto the cricket field and defeating Pakistan! 🇮🇳💪#NariShakti #INDvPAK#INDWvPAKW pic.twitter.com/YDtF4esDHm— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) October 5, 2025
Congratulations Team India on yet another remarkable victory @BCCIWomen 🇮🇳
— Prachi Garella (@garellaprachi) October 5, 2025
What a spell from Kranti Gaud
Her 3/20 are the 2nd best figures ever by an Indian pacer v Pakistan in women’s ODIs
Player of the Match for me#CWC25 #INDvPAK
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 5, 2025
THE DOMINANCE OF TEAM INDIA OVER PAKISTAN 🤯 pic.twitter.com/hT9jRcK21y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 5, 2025
THE DOMINANCE OF TEAM INDIA OVER PAKISTAN 🤯 pic.twitter.com/hT9jRcK21y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 5, 2025
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
