India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 88 runs in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The match was played in Colombo on 5 October 2025. India scored 247 runs before bowling Pakistan out for 159.
So the simple answer is:
India: 247
Pakistan: 159
Winning margin: 88 runs
Personally, India–Pakistan matches already carry a different level of pressure, and this one wasn't really about one superstar carrying the entire team. India found contributions at different stages, particularly with the ball, which made the victory feel much more complete.
Match Scorecard
Here is the match in numbers:
Match detail | Result |
|---|---|
India Women | 247 all out |
Pakistan Women | 159 all out |
Result | India won by 88 runs |
Venue | Colombo |
Player of the Match | Kranti Gaud |
Kranti Gaud's bowling | 3/20 |
Kranti Gaud delivered an excellent spell of 3/20 from 10 overs, including three maidens, and was named Player of the Match.
Pakistan's Sidra Amin fought hard with 81, but India kept taking wickets around her.
How India Won
India's 247 wasn't a gigantic ODI total, and that's actually what made the bowling performance important.
The batting contributions were spread across the lineup rather than coming through one massive century. India then needed its bowlers to defend the score.
That's where Kranti Gaud made the difference. Her 3/20 put Pakistan under pressure, while Deepti Sharma also took three wickets. Pakistan eventually folded for 159.
For me, these are often more satisfying wins than simply scoring 350 and overwhelming the opposition. India had a defendable rather than unbeatable total, and the bowlers made it look much bigger.
Head-to-Head Record
India has historically dominated Pakistan in Women's ODIs.
The 2025 World Cup victory continued India's unbeaten Women's ODI record against Pakistan. It also followed previous World Cup victories, including India's 95-run win over Pakistan during the 2017 Women's World Cup.
One thing worth clarifying is that this question can become confusing because India and Pakistan also met at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India won that match by 64 runs, not 88.
So remember:
2025 ODI World Cup → India won by 88 runs
2026 T20 World Cup → India won by 64 runs
Importance of Victory
The victory gave India their second consecutive win of the 2025 World Cup campaign and strengthened their early position in the tournament.
And we now know how significant that campaign eventually became: India went on to win the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final.
Looking back, that makes the Pakistan victory feel like one chapter in a much bigger story.
I also think performances like Kranti Gaud's mattered beyond a single result. A 22-year-old fast bowler delivering 3/20 in a World Cup India–Pakistan match is exactly the kind of performance that builds confidence very quickly.
FAQs
By how many runs did India Women beat Pakistan Women in the 2025 World Cup?
India won by 88 runs.
What was India's score?
India were all out for 247.
What was Pakistan's score?
Pakistan were bowled out for 159.
Who was Player of the Match?
Kranti Gaud, who took 3/20 from 10 overs.
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