Overview:
India have moved to the top of the table and would feel confident before taking on the big teams in the remaining matches of the Women's World Cup.
India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, moving to the top of the table with 4 points from two contests. Chasing 248, the Women in Green were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma took three wickets each. On the other hand, Sidra Amin was the only batter from both teams to score a fifty, amassing 81 runs, laced with 9 fours and 1 six.
India didn’t have a good day with the bat as all the willow holders struggled to time the ball. Harleen Deol, who accumulated 46 runs, was the top scorer. Diana Baig picked up four wickets for Pakistan.
Full Scorecard – India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup, October 5
India 247 (Harleen Deol 46, Richa Ghosh 35*, Diana Baig 4 wickets) beat Pakistan 159 (Sidra Amin 81, Natalia Pervaiz 33, Kranti Goud 3 wickets) by 88 runs.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Kranti Goud’s spell with the new ball broke Pakistan’s back, and they couldn’t recover from it. She dismissed top batters, with Sadaf Shamas (6), Aliya Riaz (2), and Natalia Pervaiz (33) having no answers for her brilliance.
Player of the Match
Kranti Goud was named the Player of the Match for taking three wickets and conceding just 20 runs from her 10 overs. Kranti also bowled three maidens.
What This Result Means for the Women’s World Cup 2025
India have moved to the top of the table and would feel confident before taking on the big teams in the remaining matches of the Women’s World Cup. They have four points from two games, while Pakistan are yet to open their account after being a part of two contests.
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025
Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025?
A1: India won the match by 88 runs on October 5 at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Kranti Goud was adjudged the Player of the Match for dismissing 3 batters and conceding 20 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: India vs Pakistan
India 247 (Harleen Deol 46, Richa Ghosh 35*, Diana Baig 4 wickets)
Pakistan 159 (Sidra Amin 81, Natalia Pervaiz 33, Kranti Goud 3 wickets)