Blue Blitz in Colombo: India Crush Pakistan by 88 Runs, Extend Dominance to 12-0

India Women delivered a commanding performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan by a massive 88-run margin in Colombo and maintaining their unbeaten record in ODIs against their arch-rivals.

Key highlights:
1. India posted 247 runs in 50 overs, with Harleen Deol (46) and Richa Ghosh (35*) leading the charge despite no individual half-century.
2. Pakistan’s Diana Baig impressed with 4 wickets, registering the best World Cup figures by a Pakistani pacer.
3. In response, Pakistan crumbled to 159 all out in 43 overs, with Sidra Amin’s valiant 81 going in vain.
4. Kranti Goud (3/20) and Deepti Sharma (3/45) spearheaded India’s bowling attack, supported by Sneh Rana’s 2 wickets.
5. India now tops the points table with two wins, while Pakistan remains winless.

The 12-0 head-to-head streak underscores India’s continued supremacy in women’s cricket.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, News18, Al Jazeera.