In an enthralling face-off at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, India continued their winning streak against rivals Pakistan, clinching a decisive 88-run triumph in their second Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 contest. After being asked to bat first, India managed a respectable 247, buoyed by Harleen Deol’s composed 46 and a stunning 35 from just 20 deliveries by Richa Ghosh in the latter stages. The Indian bowlers then delivered a focused display, dismantling Pakistan’s batting order. Kranti Goud (3/20), Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2/38) ensured the chase was a difficult task, restricting Pakistan to 159 all out. With this impressive victory, India moved to the summit of the points standings with four points from two games, underlining their authority in the competition.
Women’s World Cup 2025: India post 247 with explosive lower-order firepower
India’s batting effort started tentatively as Pakistan’s pace duo, Diana Baig and Fatima Sana, utilized gloomy conditions to keep the run rate down. The opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal were dismissed cheaply before the 15-over mark, leaving India in a precarious position at 67/2. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also departed without troubling the scorers, further impacting the innings at 106/3 in the 25th over. Harleen Deol steadied the ship in the middle order with a patient 46 from 65 balls, combining well-timed shots with resilience to keep India in contention. However, the innings truly gained momentum in the closing stages when Richa Ghosh entered the fray. Her blistering 35 off 20 deliveries, which included three well-executed boundaries and two towering sixes, propelled the score to 247, providing India with a competitive total and setting up a challenging chase for Pakistan under the stadium lights.
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Women’s World Cup 2025: Kranti Goud and India’s bowlers run through Pakistan
In pursuit of 248, Pakistan struggled to build partnerships, with only Sidra Amin (81 off 106 balls) and Natalia Pervaiz (33 off 46) demonstrating some resistance. The remainder of the batting lineup found it tough against India’s controlled bowling. Kranti was particularly effective, taking 3/20 in 10 overs with excellent control and smart variations that kept the batters guessing. Deepti supported her well with 3/45, while Rana’s economical spell of 2/38 restricted the scoring opportunities. Fatima’s 2 off 15 balls highlighted Pakistan’s struggles. As wickets fell at regular intervals, Pakistan were dismissed for 159 in the 43rd over. This result represented India Women’s 12th successive ODI victory over Pakistan, underscoring their dominance and solidifying their top position on the World Cup points table, whilst delivering a confident message to 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.
