A thrilling India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo ended with India securing their second straight victory. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed delight over the 88-run win, calling it “an important game for all of us.” Despite the margin, the match tested India’s depth and resilience as they fought back from early struggles to dominate.
India Women defeat Pakistan by 88 runs — history repeats itself in style! 💪🇮🇳
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Richa Ghosh’s Late Heroics Lift India to 247
The India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025 contest wasn’t easy for the batters. On a slow, damp pitch, India slipped to 203 for 7 before Richa Ghosh changed the momentum. Her unbeaten 35 from 20 balls lifted the total to 247, giving India a defendable score.
According to Kaur, the conditions made stroke play difficult. “It wasn’t an easy pitch to bat on,” she said. “The rain made the surface sticky, so the goal was to bat deep and keep wickets in hand.”
Kranti Goud Dominates With the Ball
The bowlers stepped up once again during the India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture. Young pacer Kranti Goud impressed with a fiery spell, taking 3 for 20 to dismantle Pakistan’s top order. Her pace and control earned her the Player of the Match award and helped India seize control early.
Kaur praised her contribution, adding, “Kranti bowled brilliantly, and Renuka’s support from the other end made it tougher for Pakistan.” Goud’s impressive display in Colombo continued her rapid rise since debuting on the same ground earlier this year.
Sidra Ameen scores a solid 81 against India while Kranti shines with 3 key wickets vs Pakistan! 🔥
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Fielding Concerns Despite Commanding Win
Although India celebrated another convincing win, fielding errors remained a concern. Four catches were dropped, including three off Sidra Amin’s bat. “We let ourselves down a bit in the field,” Kaur admitted. “Still, winning always brings joy.”
The team now shifts focus to Visakhapatnam, where they face South Africa on October 9 and Australia on October 12 in their next Women’s World Cup 2025 games. Kaur emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, saying, “We’ll keep improving each day while enjoying our cricket.”
