Mumbai, October 6: India's emphatic 88-run triumph over Pakistan in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday drew praise from political leaders and former cricketers. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side bowled out Pakistan for 159 after posting 247 on a sluggish pitch to register their 12th win over the arch-rivals in women's ODIs and climb to the top of the points table of the eight-team competition. IND vs PAK, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Kranti Gaud, Deepti Sharma Three-Fers Give India Women Emphatic 88-Run Win Over Pakistan Women.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the win as a "perfect strike," while applauding the team's dominance.

Harbhajan Singh, former India off-spinner, commented on 'X',

India's win was set up by three-fers from fast bowler Kranti Gaud and off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma, apart from a late cameo of 35 not out by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, while Harleen Deol top-scored with 46. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra wrote on X. IND vs PAK, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Pakistan Opener Muneeba Ali's Contentious Run-Out Against India Sparks Controversy.

Ex-India opener Wasim Jaffer wrote on the same platform.

India will next face South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9, before facing the defending champions, Australia, at the same venue on October 12.