In the 6th match of Women's CWC 2025, India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first. India posted 247/10 in 50 overs. This is the first instance when India's women's team was bowled out by the Pakistani women’s team. Pakistan bowled out for 159/10 in 43 overs. Karanti Gaud was the man of the match for her exceptional spell of 10-3-20-3. India is now the table topper of CWC 2025 with this win.
Indian Batting: Moderate Start, Respectable Finish
India’s innings began on a steady note as openers Smriti Mandhana 23 runs and Pratika Rawal 31runs added a 48-run partnership for the 1st wicket. Smriti was dismissed by Sadia Iqbal, then momentum slowed due to a few quick wickets, Including the dismissal of Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, 19 runs.
In the middle overs, Harleen Deol scored 46 runs and Jemimah Rodrigues scored 32 runs, building a crucial 45 run partnership, stabilizing the innings. Later, the experienced all rounder Deepti Sharma scored 25 runs, and Sneha Rana 17 runs, contributing a vital 42-run stand for the sixth wicket. The finishing touch came from Rich Ghosh , whose explosive knock of 35 runs in 20 balls powered India to a respectable total of 247 /10 in 50 overs. 247 runs was a competitive total.
Pakistan’s Bowling: Discipline with Lapses in the Field
Pakistan's bowlers showed commitment and consistency, though missed chances in the field cost them valuable breakthroughs. Diana Baig was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets at crucial stages and dismantling India's middle order and lower order. Skipper Fatima Sana bowled a tidy and disciplined spell of 2 for 38 in 10 overs. Sadia Iqbal also picked 2 wickets, Nashra Sandhu and Rammen Shamim picked one wicket each.
Pakistan's fielding order allowed India to post above above-par total.
Pakistan’s Batting: Sidra Nawaz, the lone warrior
Pakistan's chase got off to a shaky start as both openers, Muneeba Ali and Sadaf Shams, fell cheaply. The innings never quite recovered, despite a valiant effort from Sidra Amin, who played a lone hand with a great knock of 81 runs. She lacked support from the other end. Natalia Pervaiz 33 runs made a partnership with Sidra Amin of 69 runs, but after that everyone struggled to bat. Apart from Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz scored 14 runs in double digits. This tells you the batting story of Pakistan's team.
Indian Bowling: A Collective Show of Strength and Support
India's bowling executed their plans perfectly, displaying both accuracy and patience. Kranti Gaud led the attack brilliantly, finishing the figures of 3 for 20. Deepti Sharma continued his fine form and she also picked 3 wickets. Sneha Rana also played a crucial role and picked 2 wickets.
Although India did two run outs still their fielding was below average; they gave some free fours as gifts, and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh dropped two catches of Sidra Amin.
India Extended Dominance Over Pakistan
With this emphatic 88-run victory, India remains unbeaten against Pakistan in the history of the World Cup. The performance highlighted India's depth in batting and strong bowling attack, but the batting department and fielding department have to do a lot of work for the upcoming big matches against South Africa, Australia, and England.