India on Sunday defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana opted to bowl first.
India posted 247 runs before being bowled out on the final ball of the 50th over, marking the first time the Indian women’s team was dismissed by Pakistan in an ODI.
Harleen Deol top-scored with 46, while Richa Ghosh added 35. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 32 and Pratika Rawal added 31.
For Pakistan, Diana Baig was the standout performer with four wickets while Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana claimed two wickets each.
In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs, falling short by 88 runs. Sidra Ameen fought hard with an 81-run knock, and Natalia Parvez contributed 33. Sidra Nawaz was the only other batter to reach double digits with 14 runs before Pakistan were bowled out.
For India, Deepti Sharma and Karanti Goud picked up three wickets each while Sneh Rana took two.
Pakistan earlier lost their opening match to Bangladesh by seven wickets.
They will next face Australia on October 8 in Colombo.