Women’s World Cup: Kranti, Deepti three-fers give India emphatic 88-run win over Pakistan (Ld)

IANS | October 5, 2025 11:29 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) The biggest concern heading into the India–Pakistan clash at the R Premadasa Stadium was the threat of rain, which had earlier washed out the Australia–Sri Lanka match. But the weather gods stayed kind, allowing a full contest in which India reaffirmed their dominance over Pakistan with a commanding 88-run victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup on Sunday.

Women’s World Cup: Kranti and Deepti pick three each as India beat Pakistan by 88 runs

IANS | October 5, 2025 11:06 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India extended their dominance over Pakistan in women’s ODIs with a commanding 88-run win in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Defending 247, the Indian bowlers were relentless, with Kranti Gaud (3-20) and Deepti Sharma (3-45) leading the charge to bowl out Pakistan for 159 in 43 overs.

Women’s World Cup: Harleen’s 46 and Richa’s 35* take India to competitive 247 v Pakistan

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:45 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Harleen Deol's composed knock of 46 and Richa Ghosh’s brisk unbeaten 35 meant India posted 247 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. It was a stop-start innings, stretched over four hours due to multiple interruptions, including players leaving the field for pest control measures.