India Women defeated Pakistan Women in Match No. 6 of the Women’s World Cup 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, October 5.
This was their 12th consecutive ODI victory. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana won the toss and chose to field first.
Batting first, India scored 247/10 in 50 overs. Harleen Deol scored 46 runs, while wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh hit an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues (32), Pratika Rawal (31), and other players contributed crucial runs to establish a competitive aim.
Diana Baig (4/69) led Pakistan’s bowling assault, while Sadia Iqbal (2/47) and captain Fatima Sana (2/38) applied pressure to keep India from scoring 250 runs.
Chasing 248, Pakistan lost both openers cheaply, with Muneeba Ali scoring two and Sadaf Shamas six. Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz provided some resistance, putting on a 69-run stand for the fourth wicket. Amin scored 81 after being dropped three times, and Pervaiz contributed 33. However, no other batter could have a big impact.
Kranti Gaud (3/20), Sneh Rana (2/38), and Deepti Sharma (3/45) shared the wickets as India kept Pakistan on the back foot. The victory handed India two extra points in the World Cup standings, pushing them to the top of the table, while Pakistan Women stayed sixth.
Moments from IND W v PAK W, Match 6 of Women’s World Cup 2025:
Deol sets an aggressive tone
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝! 🤩#GreatestRivalry heats up as #HarleenDeol takes charge and launches a big one off Rameem! 🔥
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Indian No. 3 batter Harleen Deol top-scored in the innings, scoring 46 runs off 65 balls, including four boundaries and a six. Her aggressive approach provided a platform for the middle and lower-order batters to build a competitive total against their arch-rivals.
Kranti’s magic spell dismantles Pakistan
An inspiring bowling change! 💪🏻
No stopping Kranti today as she ends the 69-run partnership, sending Natalia Pervaiz back! 👏🏻
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The right-arm pacer Kranti Gaud wreaked havoc on the Pakistan batting line-up, dismissing key batters Sadaf Shamas, Aliya Riaz, and Natalia Pervaiz. She finished with impressive figures of 3/20 in her 10-over spell, including three maidens, taking India close to another convincing victory.
Rana strikes key wickets as India move closer to 12-0
Closing in on 12-0! 👏
Sneh Rana gets Sidra Amin out as India move towards their 12th straight win against Pakistan in WODIs! 🇮🇳
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The right-arm spinner Sneh Rana played a crucial role in India’s unbeaten streak, picking up important wickets of Sidra Amin and Sidra Nawaz. She finished with impressive figures of 2/38 from her eight overs, helping India secure another victory over Pakistan.
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