India Beat Pakistan by 88 in Women's World Cup

India routed Pakistan by 88 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, posting 247 and bowling Pakistan out for 159. Harleen Deol’s 46 and Richa Ghosh’s late unbeaten 35 underpinned India’s total, while Pakistan pacer Diana Baig took 4/69, finishing with the wicket that dismissed India on the final delivery of the innings. Kranti Goud (3/20) and all‑rounder Deepti Sharma (25 and 3/45) spearheaded India’s bowling, with Shree Charani also contributing, as Sidra Amin’s 81 was Pakistan’s lone major resistance. The win moved India to the top of the World Cup table and extended their ODI record against Pakistan to 12‑0. The match featured several controversies and disruptions, including an erroneous toss ruling, a disputed run‑out of Muneeba Ali, a 15‑minute delay caused by bugs on the field, and India’s continued “no‑handshake” policy. Slow, moisture‑affected conditions produced a bowler‑friendly contest throughout.