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: Unusual scenes in Colombo as Pakistan's Muneeba Ali is run out in bizarre fashion

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:42 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash as Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali was run out in a bizarre fashion. Pakistan are chasing a challenging total of 248 after bowling out India for 247.

Women’s World Cup: 247 a fighting total, pitch and conditions will suit our bowlers, says Jemimah

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:00 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India’s total of 247 may not be huge, but middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues believes it’s a fighting total, adding that the pitch and Colombo’s conditions are tailor-made for their five bowlers to do well against Pakistan in the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday.

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.

I will do everything I can for the people, says Harbhajan on helping Punjab flood victims

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged people to contribute whatever they can towards those adversely affected by the floods or calamities in the country. He described the condition of his state, Punjab, and mentioned the notable work he has undertaken as a Member of the Parliament.

Women’s World Cup: 'Bugs break' halts play, India reach 154/4 in clash with Pakistan

IANS | October 5, 2025 6:41 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the high-profile clash between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup as play was halted to allow ground staff to carry out pest control measures.

Asia Cup trophy will reach us soon: Harbhajan Singh (Interview)

Chetan Sharma | October 5, 2025 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Harbhajan Singh agreed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to appoint Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain, describing it as a progressive move, considering the 2027 ODI World Cup in India.

'Maybe he was under the influence…': Harbhajan on Lalit Modi releasing IPL slapgate video

IANS | October 5, 2025 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh blasted former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi for releasing a video clip of the infamous slapgate incident involving the off-spinner and pacer S. Sreesanth from 2008, saying he “must have been under the influence” while doing so.

Shubman Gill represents a futuristic vision: Harbhajan Singh

IANS | October 5, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh opined on Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy and backed the BCCI’s move, saying that the call was taken keeping in mind the future of the team, especially the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Women's WC: 'I am sure it will be 12-0 as India women are playing different brand of cricket', SKY on Pak clash

IANS | October 5, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India men’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can extend their unbeaten streak against Pakistan to 12-0 in women’s ODIs if they ‘focus completely on playing good cricket’. India face Pakistan in a high-stakes group-stage clash of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.

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

Women’s World Cup: Unusual scenes in Colombo as Pakistan's Muneeba Ali is run out in bizarre fashion

Women’s World Cup: 247 a fighting total, pitch and conditions will suit our bowlers, says Jemimah

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

I will do everything I can for the people, says Harbhajan on helping Punjab flood victims

Women’s World Cup: 'Bugs break' halts play, India reach 154/4 in clash with Pakistan

Asia Cup trophy will reach us soon: Harbhajan Singh (Interview)

'Maybe he was under the influence…': Harbhajan on Lalit Modi releasing IPL slapgate video

Shubman Gill represents a futuristic vision: Harbhajan Singh

Women's WC: 'I am sure it will be 12-0 as India women are playing different brand of cricket', SKY on Pak clash

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