The Indian women’s cricket team secured a comprehensive win against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s World Cup, marking their second consecutive win. Pakistan, on the other hand, suffered their second loss in the tournament.
India’s opening bowlers, Renuka Singh and Kranti Gaud, dominated early on. Renuka’s impressive spell of eight overs put significant pressure on the Pakistani top order. The Pakistani batters struggled to cope with the swing and seam of the Indian bowlers.
Sidra Amin of Pakistan played a notable innings, demonstrating composure and skill. She built a partnership with Natalia Pervaiz, giving Pakistan a brief moment of hope. However, the partnership was broken, and the Indian bowlers tightened their grip, leading to Sidra’s dismissal.
India, while pleased with the win, had areas to improve. Richa Ghosh had a tough day with missed opportunities. The team also missed crucial review chances. However, the team displayed strong performances by Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, and Deepti Sharma, alongside solid fielding.
India’s victory strengthens their position as a tournament favorite. Pakistan faces the need for introspection due to their batting struggles. The chances of them reaching the semifinals may diminish unless they make improvements.