India Women continued their unbeaten run against Pakistan Women in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup with another dominant victory. Playing at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Indian team defeated Pakistan Women by 88 runs in their second match of the tournament.
Match Overview
| Match | India Women vs Pakistan Women – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (6th Match) |
|---|---|
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date & Time | October 5, 2025 – 3:00 PM Local Time |
| Result | India Women won by 88 runs |
| Toss | Pakistan Women won the toss & elected to bowl first |
| Player of the Match | Kranti Gaud (3/20) |
India Women’s Innings – 247 All Out (50 Overs)
Batting first, India posted a competitive 247 runs in 50 overs despite some middle-order stumbles. Key contributions came from:
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s/6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleen Deol | 46 (65) | 4/1 | 70.77 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 32 (37) | 5/0 | 86.49 |
| Deepti Sharma | 25 (33) | 1/0 | 75.76 |
| Sneh Rana | 20 (33) | 2/0 | 60.61 |
| Richa Ghosh (Not Out) | 35 (20) | 3/2 | 175.00 |
Bowling highlights for Pakistan:
Diana Baig took 4/69, Fatima Sana claimed 2/38, and Sadia Iqbal & Nashra Sandhu chipped in with a wicket each.
Pakistan Women’s Innings – 159 All Out (43 Overs)
Chasing 248 for victory, Pakistan Women were bundled out for 159 runs in 43 overs. Sidra Amin fought hard with a brilliant knock of 81 off 106 balls but lacked support from the other end.
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s/6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidra Amin | 81 (106) | 9/1 | 76.42 |
| Natalia Pervaiz | 33 (46) | 4/0 | 71.74 |
| Sidra Nawaz | 14 (22) | 1/0 | 63.64 |
Bowling highlights for India:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kranti Gaud | 10 | 20 | 3 | 2.00 |
| Deepti Sharma | 9 | 45 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Sneh Rana | 8 | 38 | 2 | 4.75 |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 10 | 29 | 0 | 2.90 |
Turning Points
- Kranti Gaud’s spell (3/20) broke the backbone of Pakistan’s batting, earning her the Player of the Match award.
- Sidra Amin’s lone fight: Her 81-run knock was the highest score for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs against India, but she ran out of partners.
- Indian fielding mixed bag: While India dominated with the ball, they dropped multiple catches, especially by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, which was a point of concern.
Head-to-Head Record
With this victory, India Women have now beaten Pakistan Women 12 times in a row in Women’s ODI World Cups. Pakistan have never crossed 200 runs against India in the tournament’s history.
Read more: India Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head in ODI Records
Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 247 All Out | 50 Overs | Won by 88 runs |
| Pakistan Women | 159 All Out | 43 Overs | – |
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the bowlers for setting the tone early with swing and seam movement. Despite a few missed chances, India looks strong heading into the next game. Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana admitted their team was always behind the required run rate and lacked partnerships.
