Thrilling India Women vs Pakistan Women Clash Lights Up ICC Women's World Cup 2025

The much-anticipated India Women versus Pakistan Women match at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 delivered intense action and drama, captivating cricket fans across the subcontinent and beyond on October 5, 2025.

India set a challenging target of 248 runs, finishing their innings at 247 all out, despite none of their batters converting starts into a half-century. The highest score for India came from Harleen Deol, who made 46 runs. Pakistan’s bowling attack was led impressively by Diana Baig, who took 4 wickets for 69 runs, marking her 100th wicket for Pakistan across formats. Other major contributors with the ball included Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana, both claiming two wickets each.

In the chase, Pakistan faced early setbacks, losing three wickets quickly including their openers Muneeba Ali and Sadaf Shams. Muneeba was run out by a swift direct hit from Deepti Sharma, while Shams was dismissed caught and bowled by Kranti Goud. Despite these losses, Pakistan showed resilience, with Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz forming a crucial 50-run partnership to revive their innings.

India's Deepti Sharma also made significant contributions with both bat and ball, scoring a half-century and taking key wickets along with Sneh Rana and Sree Charani. The match also saw moments of tension, including a 'toss controversy' triggered by an error from the match referee, adding to the narrative of this high-profile contest.

Historically, India Women have dominated encounters against Pakistan Women, maintaining an 11-0 winning record in ODIs and a flawless 4-0 record in World Cup matches. This match extended that trend, showcasing India’s continued strength and Pakistan’s growing competitiveness on the international stage.

Played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the match conditions favored bowlers due to the pitch offering assistance to spinners. The weather was a challenge as well, with rain forecasted to be a potential disruptor. Both teams exhibited tactical depth, adjusting strategies according to pitch and weather conditions.

This encounter adds another exciting chapter to the storied rivalry between India and Pakistan in women's cricket, with fans eagerly looking forward to future showdowns that promise to enhance the profile of women's cricket in the region.