Pakistan Women Lose to India Again in World Cup
Pakistan Women Lose to India Again in World Cup 2025 – Full Match Report & Analysis
The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 turned into another disappointing outing for the Green Shirts. On October 6, 2025, in Colombo, Pakistan Women lost to India by 88 runs, continuing their winless run against their arch-rivals on the global stage.
This result not only dented Pakistan’s semi-final hopes but also added fuel to fans’ frustrations, who criticized the team’s lack of intent and inability to handle pressure in big matches. For more updates and cricket analysis, visit our Cricket News .
Match Summary – India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup 2025
| Teams | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 247 all out | 50 overs | Set target of 248 |
| Pakistan Women | 159 all out | 43 overs | Lost by 88 runs |
Pakistan Women Lose to India – How the Match Unfolded
Pakistan’s Bold Toss Call
Pakistan Women won the toss and elected to bowl first. It was a historic moment as Pakistan bowled India out in a Women’s ODI for the first time, restricting them to 247. The bowling attack, led by Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu, showed discipline early on, but India’s middle and lower order managed crucial partnerships. Pakistan Women Lose to India Again in World Cup
Indian Batting Performance
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India maintained their momentum. Harleen Deol’s gritty 46 off 65 balls laid the foundation, while Richa Ghosh provided the final flourish with a quickfire 35 off 20 balls*, pushing India close to 250.
India Batting Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 32 | 40 | c Muneeba b Fatima Sana |
| Shafali Verma | 28 | 34 | b Nashra Sandhu |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 22 | 30 | c Sidra b Diana Baig |
| Harleen Deol | 46 | 65 | lbw Umm-e-Hani |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 27 | 36 | b Nashra Sandhu |
| Deepti Sharma | 18 | 25 | b Umm-e-Hani |
| Richa Ghosh | 35* | 20 | Not Out |
| Others | 39 | – | Bowled Out |
| Total | 247 | 50 ov | All Out |
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse
When it was time to chase, Pakistan Women faltered yet again. Despite a cautious start, the batting order collapsed under the mounting pressure of India’s spin attack. None of the batters showed the intent to build a long partnership. Pakistan Women Lose to India Again in World Cup
Opener Muneeba Ali was controversially run out, sparking heated debates online. Sidra Ameen tried to anchor the innings with 38 runs off 60 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muneeba Ali | 15 | 28 | Run Out |
| Sidra Ameen | 38 | 60 | c Deepti b Kranti Gaud |
| Bismah Maroof | 24 | 35 | b Deepti Sharma |
| Nida Dar | 19 | 27 | b Deepti Sharma |
| Aliya Riaz | 12 | 18 | lbw Kranti Gaud |
| Omaima Sohail | 11 | 15 | b Pooja Vastrakar |
| Fatima Sana | 9 | 12 | c Ghosh b Gaud |
| Nashra Sandhu | 7 | 10 | b Sharma |
| Others | 26 | – | Bowled Out |
| Total | 159 | 43 ov | All Out |
Fan Reactions After Pakistan Women Lose to India
The defeat drew mixed emotions and heavy criticism from Pakistani fans. Some vented their anger by comparing the women’s side to the men’s team, while others mocked the lack of strike rotation. Social media was flooded with memes, one fan sarcastically wrote:
- “Pakistan Women’s team can only beat one team in the world – Pakistan Men’s team.”
- “Our women are playing Test cricket in an ODI World Cup.”
This underlines how critical the supporters have become of Pakistan Women’s cricket, especially after repeated failures against India.
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Historic First – Pakistan bowled India out in a World Cup ODI for the first time.
- Batting Struggles Continue – The batting collapse remains Pakistan’s biggest concern.
- India’s Dominance – With this win, India extended their head-to-head record to 12-0 against Pakistan Women in ODIs.
- Semi-final Pressure – Pakistan must win upcoming fixtures to stay alive in the tournament.
Why Pakistan Women Lose to India Consistently?
Cricket experts point out several reasons for Pakistan’s repeated losses:
- Lack of match temperament under pressure situations.
- Inability to rotate strike and build partnerships.
- Poor strike rate compared to top international teams.
- India’s superior depth in both batting and bowling.
Unless Pakistan addresses these technical and mental shortcomings, the gap between the two sides will continue to widen.
What’s Next for Pakistan?
Pakistan will need to regroup quickly for their next group-stage match. A loss here would leave them on the brink of elimination. Coaches and senior players have urged the team to show aggression and intent, as the fans are losing patience.
For more World Cup fixtures and points table, check our Women’s World Cup Schedule 2025.
Final Thoughts
The latest clash once again highlighted a painful reality: Pakistan Women lose to India not just because of skill gaps but also due to mental pressure in big matches. The Colombo defeat was a reminder that progress requires consistency, confidence, and fearless cricket.
As the Women’s World Cup 2025 continues, Pakistan must rise from this setback, learn from mistakes, and play with belief. Otherwise, fans’ sarcastic remarks may soon turn into disillusionment.
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