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.

Archery Premier League: Mighty Marathas, Prithviraaj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals win on Day 4

IANS | October 5, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Mighty Marathas defeated the Chola Chiefs, the Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their second consecutive win over the Chero Archers in a Shoot-Off, and the Rajputana Royals continued their strong form with a victory against the Kakatiya Knights on Day 4 of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex on Sunday.