India continued its dominance over Pakistan in women’s ODI cricket with a commanding 88-run victory in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5. The match saw 22-year-old pacer Kranti Gaud deliver a match-winning performance, earning the Player of the Match award for her exceptional bowling spell.
India’s Innings: Steady Contributions Lead to 247
After losing the toss and being put to bat first, India posted a total of 247 runs in 50 overs. Despite some mid-innings stumbles, key contributions came from Harleen Deol (46 off 65), Jemimah Rodrigues (32 off 37), and a powerful finish by *Richa Ghosh (35 off 20)**.
Pakistan’s bowling unit was led by Diana Baig with 4/69, while Fatima Sana took 2/38. Despite their efforts, India managed to post a defendable score.
Pakistan’s Chase Falters Despite Sidra Amin’s Lone Battle
In response, Pakistan was bowled out for 159 in 43 overs. Sidra Amin stood tall with an impressive 81 off 106 balls, but found little support from the rest of the batting lineup. Natalia Pervaiz added 33 runs, but the rest failed to withstand India’s disciplined bowling.
India’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Kranti Gaud, who claimed 3 wickets for just 20 runs in her 10 overs. Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2/38) also made significant contributions.
Kranti Gaud: A Star is Born
According to CricketMan2, Coming from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, Kranti Gaud, daughter of a police constable, has become an inspiring figure in Indian cricket. Making her World Cup debut, she bowled with remarkable composure under pressure, helping dismantle Pakistan’s batting line-up with precision.
Captain’s Reactions
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her bowlers for their swing and control, particularly highlighting Gaud’s maturity and skill. Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana, on the other hand, acknowledged the team’s failure to build partnerships and keep up with the required run rate.
A One-Sided Rivalry Continues
With this latest win, India Women have now beaten Pakistan Women 12 times in a row in Women’s ODI World Cup history. In fact, Pakistan has never scored over 200 runs against India in any of their World Cup encounters.
Her rise has captured national attention, as highlighted in News18, where her story was featured prominently.
FAQs: India Women vs Pakistan Women – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Q1. Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025 match?
A: Kranti Gaud was awarded the Player of the Match for her outstanding bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 20 runs in 10 overs.
Q2. What was the final score of the India vs Pakistan women’s match?
A: India Women scored 247 all out in 50 overs. Pakistan Women were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs. India won by 88 runs.
Q3. Where was the match between India Women and Pakistan Women played?
A: The match was held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Q4. How many consecutive World Cup matches has India Women won against Pakistan Women?
A: India Women have now won 12 consecutive matches against Pakistan Women in Women’s ODI World Cup history.
Q5. Who were the top scorers in the match?
- For India: Harleen Deol (46), Richa Ghosh (35*), Jemimah Rodrigues (32)
- For Pakistan: Sidra Amin (81), Natalia Pervaiz (33)
Q6. What made Kranti Gaud’s performance special?
A: Kranti Gaud maintained excellent control and composure under pressure, delivering 10 economical overs with 3 crucial wickets, breaking Pakistan’s batting momentum early.
Q7. Where can I read more about Kranti Gaud’s background and story?
A: You can read more about Kranti Gaud’s inspiring journey on News18.com.
