Pakistan dismiss India for first time in Women’s ODI World Cup
“Pakistan bowled out India for 247 in Colombo, a first in women’s ODI history.”
Key points
- Pakistan bowled out India for 247 in Colombo, a first in women’s ODI history.
- Diana Baig took four wickets; Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana grabbed two each.
- Captain Fatima Sana opted to bowl after winning the toss on a dry surface.
- Pakistan’s group fixtures are in Colombo, with knockout ties slated there too.
Pakistan achieved a milestone at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, bowling India out for 247 in Colombo — the first time the side has dismissed their rivals in a one-day international. Harleen Deol top-scored for India with 46 as Pakistan’s attack shared the wickets.
Diana Baig led the effort with four dismissals, while Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana claimed two apiece. Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu chipped in with one wicket each. Captain Fatima Sana chose to field after winning the toss, citing the dry weather and a pitch expected to offer early assistance.
The tournament runs from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan playing group matches at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Should they progress, both the semi-final on October 29 and the final on November 2 are also scheduled at the same venue.
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