**India Beat Pakistan in Match 6 of 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup in Colombo**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 05, 2025, 10:49 PM*
In a thrilling encounter at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup in Colombo, India secured a commanding victory over Pakistan in Match 6. The Women in Blue posted a total of 247 runs in their 50 overs despite encountering struggles during the middle stages of their innings. Pakistan, in response, were bundled out for 159, handing India a comprehensive win.
### India’s Batting Performance: A Good Start but Middle-Over Challenges
India got off to a promising start after being invited to bat. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal put together a crucial opening partnership of 48 runs. However, the momentum shifted when Fatima Sana dismissed Mandhana. Shortly after, Pratika Rawal (31) was sent back by Sadia Iqbal, leaving India at 67 for 2.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol steadied the innings and helped India cross the 100-run mark. Yet, Pakistan’s bowler Diana Baig claimed a vital wicket, dismissing Harmanpreet. Pakistan’s spinners then tightened the screws, restricting India’s scoring opportunities.
### India’s Middle and Late Innings: Keeping the Scoreboard Moving
Despite the middle-order pressure, Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues nudged India past 150 runs. Unfortunately, both departed quickly, falling to Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu respectively. Deol top-scored for India with 46 runs.
Lower down the order, Sneh Rana (20) and Deepti Sharma (25) helped maintain momentum. Richa Ghosh provided a late flourish, finishing unbeaten on 35 off 20 balls, including some crucial boundaries. Kranti Gaud also struck two pivotal boundaries toward the end to help India reach 247.
### Pakistan’s Bowling Highlights: Diana Baig’s Four-Wicket Haul
Pakistan’s bowling was spearheaded by Diana Baig, who delivered an impressive spell of 4 wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs. Sadia Iqbal and captain Fatima Sana also contributed with two wickets each. Notably, Sana maintained an economical bowling rate of 3.80 runs per over.
Baig’s performance entered the record books as one of the best by a Pakistani bowler in Women’s ODI World Cup history. According to ESPNcricinfo, her figures rank third-best behind Nida Dar (4/10) and Nashra Sandhu (4/26).
### Pakistan’s Batting Struggles and Sidra Amin’s Lone Resistance
Pakistan had a dismal start to their innings, losing three wickets for just 26 runs by the 12th over. A controversial run-out of Muneeba Ali added to their woes. Amidst the collapse, Sidra Amin stood firm, building vital partnerships with Natalia Pervaiz (33) and Sidra Nawaz (14).
However, successive dismissals of Nawaz and Rameen Shamim saw Pakistan slump to 146 for 7. Amin remained Pakistan’s only hope, fighting a lone battle with a resilient 81 off 106 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six. Her innings, though valiant, ultimately ended in the 40th over, run out by Sneh Rana.
Amin now has 2,352 runs in 79 WODIs at an average of 33.12, with a strike rate of 64.06. She has recorded 13 half-centuries and six centuries in WODI cricket.
### Player of the Match: Kranti Gaud
Kranti Gaud’s outstanding bowling effort earned her the Player of the Match award. She bowled 10 economical overs, conceding only 20 runs and taking 3 wickets, including the important scalp of Aliya Riaz. Gaud also bowled three maiden overs and maintained the best economy rate among bowlers.
Deepti Sharma supported well with three wickets, while Sneh Rana chipped in with two crucial dismissals.
### Continued Dominance: India’s Winning Streak Against Pakistan
With this victory, India extended their unbeaten run against Pakistan in ICC Women’s ODI World Cups to 5-0. Overall, India maintain a flawless record of 12 wins and no losses against Pakistan in the WODI format.
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India’s consistent performance in high-pressure matches continues to impress as they march forward in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, while Pakistan looks to regroup and strengthen ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
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