India Posts Competitive 247 Against Pakistan in 2025 Women's World Cup Colombo Clash

In the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup match at Colombo, India posted a competitive total of 247 runs against Pakistan, despite a challenging pitch and interruptions including a pest control delay. Harleen Deol top-scored with 46 runs, while Richa Ghosh contributed a brisk unbeaten 35 at the end to boost the innings, and Jemimah Rodrigues added 32 runs. India's innings was marked by many dot balls and lack of conversion of starts, with the team relying on their bowlers to defend the total on a pitch favoring bowlers. Pakistan's Diana Baig was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 69 runs, supported by other bowlers like Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana. The match also saw a notable moment of tension as the captains of India and Pakistan did not shake hands at the toss, reflecting ongoing political tensions between the two nations. Pakistan, seeking redemption after a loss to Bangladesh, faced weather challenges but remained confident under captain Fatima Sana's leadership to chase the target in this high-pressure encounter.