Pakistan’s Chase Under the Microscope : What Went Wrong?
Scorecard for India Women’s Cricket vs. Pakistan Women’s Cricket — India met Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Cup fixture at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on October 5, 2025, and the pair are also scheduled to face off in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group match at Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 14, 2026. The Colombo game finished with India comfortably on top : India posted 247 all out and Pakistan were bowled out for 159, handing India an 88 – run win.
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Clean Run – Through of How the Game Unfolded
India’s innings was a mixed blend of steady building and late hitting. They reached 247 from 50 overs with contributions up and down the order — useful mid – innings stands and a brisk finish from the lower order helped set a challenging total. Pakistan’s reply never really recovered after losing a couple of early wickets and a big partnership in the middle wasn’t enough to push them near the target. The scoreboard and over – by – over flow show India controlled the match after the middle overs.
Batter Breakdown Showing Individual Scores and Rates
Look at the numbers if you want the detail: Pratika Rawal chipped in with 31 off 37, Smriti Mandhana made 23 off 32, Harleen Deol top – scored with 46 off 65, Jemimah Rodrigues scored 32 off 37, and keeper Richa Ghosh finished briskly with 35 not out off 20 balls (SR 175.00). Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana also added late useful runs. Those strike rates and innings lengths tell you India rotated the strike well early, then found momentum late through aggressive hitting.
Pakistan Batting Effort Including Top Scorer Details
Pakistan’s line – up had one standout — Sidra Amin carried the fight with 81 off 106 balls, a patient display that kept Pakistan afloat for long periods. Natalia Pervaiz offered 33 off 46, but most other batters couldn’t convert starts. A handful of tight overs, and some good Indian fielding pressure, led to regular wickets and a run rate that slid under control. Extras (notably wides) also played a small role in how the chase developed.
Bowling Figures and Who Turned the Tide with the Ball
India’s bowlers did the job when it mattered. Kranti Gaud returned tidy figures — 10 overs, 3 for 20 — while Deepti Sharma picked up 3 wickets for 45 in 9 overs and Sneh Rana claimed 2 for 38. Those spells in the middle overs choked the scoring and forced risky shots; Kranti’s control stood out in the scorecard. Renuka Singh also bowled her full quota and kept it tight. The bowling chart clearly shows India’s attack executed plans to slow momentum.
Quick Head – to – Head Numbers and Recent Trends Noted
India’s women have the historical edge in this rivalry across formats — the scoreboard from that World Cup match extended India’s strong record against Pakistan in major events. Recent months have also seen India busy with international commitments and squad rotations after their big tournament run, while Pakistan have been mixing experienced players with newer names to find consistency. These patterns — established winners and Pakistan hunting rhythm — provide the backdrop for future fixtures.
Short Rundown of Team News and Future Fixtures Ahead
On the news front, India announced a T20 squad for a Sri Lanka series starting late December 2025 as part of their lead-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, and both teams have full calendars that include bilateral series and ICC events through 2026. The Edgbaston T20 date (June 14, 2026) is already on the books and will be a different kind of contest — faster, riskier, and more explosive than the 50 – over meeting in Colombo. For official match days and squad notes, check the tournament pages and federation releases.
