<p>England strengthened their position in second place on the points table with a narrow four-run win over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 19) in Indore. Batting first, England set a target of 289 runs, with Heather Knight playing a brilliant knock of 109 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, India were bowled out for 284. Smriti Mandhana (88) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) were the top scorers for India. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt took two important wickets, while Lauren Bell (1/52), Linsey Smith (1/40), Sophie Ecclestone (1/58) and Charlotte Dean (1/67) each took one wicket.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456"><strong>From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</strong></a></p><h2>What happened in the match?</h2><p>After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England batters made a strong start, with Amy Jones scoring 56 and Tammy Beaumont contributing 22 runs. Heather Knight, playing her 300th international match, then played a great innings and scored a brilliant century to help her team reach a strong total of 288. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed 38 runs to the total. For India, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with four important wickets for 51 runs. Shree Charani also took two wickets for 68 runs.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283"><strong>Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In reply, India put up a strong chase with Smriti Mandhana (88), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50), but fell just short, finishing at 284/6 in their 50 overs. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/47) took two important wickets. England will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches.</p><h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>L</strong></td><td><strong>NR</strong></td><td><strong>NRR</strong></td><td><strong>Points</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.818</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>England Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1.490</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women (Q)</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.440</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0.526</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-0.245</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>-0.676</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.564</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.887</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament.  

England strengthened their position in second place on the points table with a narrow four-run win over India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 19) in Indore. Batting first, England set a target of 289 runs, with Heather Knight playing a brilliant knock of 109 to guide her team to a strong total. In reply, India were bowled out for 284. Smriti Mandhana (88) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) were the top scorers for India. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt took two important wickets, while Lauren Bell (1/52), Linsey Smith (1/40), Sophie Ecclestone (1/58) and Charlotte Dean (1/67) each took one wicket. With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 What happened in the match? After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England batters made a strong start, with Amy Jones scoring 56 and Tammy Beaumont contributing 22 runs. Heather Knight, playing her 300th international match, then played a great innings and scored a brilliant century to help her team reach a strong total of 288. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt also contributed 38 runs to the total. For India, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with four important wickets for 51 runs. Shree Charani also took two wickets for 68 runs. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker In reply, India put up a strong chase with Smriti Mandhana (88), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and Deepti Sharma (50), but fell just short, finishing at 284/6 in their 50 overs. For England, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/47) took two important wickets. England will now look to carry this momentum into their next ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

<p>With this defeat, India remain in fourth place on the points table with four points, while England sealed their place at the second spot with their fourth win in the tournament. &nbsp;</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: India lose three in a row as England continue forward march

<p>The Women’s World Cup 2025 match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 18) called off due to heavy rain after 25 overs in Colombo. As a result, both teams earned one point each. New Zealand stay in fourth place on the points table with four points, while Pakistan remain at the bottom with a negative net run rate of -1.887. Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan’s openers made a steady start, Omaima Sohail (3) struggled to score runs, but Muneeba Ali looked in good touch, hitting four boundaries in her quick 22, before getting caught by Suzie Bates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aliya Riaz (28*) and Natalia Pervaiz (10) also made some contributions. Captain Fatima Sana scored only two runs before being dismissed by Amelia Kerr. When rain stopped play, Pakistan were 92 for 5. For New Zealand, Lea Tahuhu led the bowling unit with two crucial wickets, while Eden Carson, Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr each contributed with a wicket apiece.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456"><strong>From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the match washed out, New Zealand will next play against India on Thursday (Oct 23, in Navi Mumbai. While, Pakistan will take on South Africa in Colombo on Tuesday (Oct 21).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Women in Green are no longer in contention for the top 4 spots in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 points table. Still, Fatima Sana and her team will try to finish the tournament well in their remaining matches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283"><strong>Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Colombo will now host Pakistan’s next Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match against South Africa on Sunday (Oct 21), but the weather forecast for that game is also uncertain.</p><h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Team</strong></th><th><strong>M</strong></th><th><strong>W</strong></th><th><strong>L</strong></th><th><strong>NR</strong></th><th><strong>Points</strong></th><th><strong>NRR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Australia Women (Q)</strong></td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>+1.818</td></tr><tr><td><strong>South Africa Women</strong></td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>-0.440</td></tr><tr><td><strong>England Women</strong></td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>+1.864</td></tr><tr><td><strong>India Women</strong></td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.682</td></tr><tr><td><strong>New Zealand Women</strong></td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>-0.245</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bangladesh Women</strong></td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.676</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sri Lanka women</strong></td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-1.564</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pakistan Women</strong></td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-1.887</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

New Zealand stay in fourth place on the points table with four points, while Pakistan remain at the bottom with a negative net run rate of -1.887.

The Women’s World Cup 2025 match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 18) called off due to heavy rain after 25 overs in Colombo. As a result, both teams earned one point each. New Zealand stay in fourth place on the points table with four points, while Pakistan remain at the bottom with a negative net run rate of -1.887. Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan’s openers made a steady start, Omaima Sohail (3) struggled to score runs, but Muneeba Ali looked in good touch, hitting four boundaries in her quick 22, before getting caught by Suzie Bates. Aliya Riaz (28*) and Natalia Pervaiz (10) also made some contributions. Captain Fatima Sana scored only two runs before being dismissed by Amelia Kerr. When rain stopped play, Pakistan were 92 for 5. For New Zealand, Lea Tahuhu led the bowling unit with two crucial wickets, while Eden Carson, Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr each contributed with a wicket apiece. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 With the match washed out, New Zealand will next play against India on Thursday (Oct 23, in Navi Mumbai. While, Pakistan will take on South Africa in Colombo on Tuesday (Oct 21). The Women in Green are no longer in contention for the top 4 spots in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 points table. Still, Fatima Sana and her team will try to finish the tournament well in their remaining matches. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker Colombo will now host Pakistan’s next Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match against South Africa on Sunday (Oct 21), but the weather forecast for that game is also uncertain. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

<p>New Zealand stay in fourth place on the points table with four points, while Pakistan remain at the bottom with a negative net run rate of -1.887.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: Updated points table after New Zealand vs Pakistan match washes out

<p>In the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India and Australia, opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday (Oct 12) scripts history, becoming the first player in women’s cricket history to score 1,000 ODI runs in a single calendar year. The 29-year-old achieved this record in the eighth over of the innings by stepping out and hitting spinner Sophie Molineux for a six over long-on. The Indian vice-captain now holds the record for the most runs scored in a year in women’s WODIs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-batters-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-smriti-mandhana-nat-sciver-brunt-beth-mooney-tazmin-brits-ashleigh-gardner-1760028227456"><strong>From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Madhana already broken Belinda Clark’s long-standing record of 970 runs in 1997 during India’s previous match against South Africa. She is also the fifth-highest run-scorer in WODIs, behind Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates and Stafanie Taylor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-october-12-will-be-a-landmark-day-for-indian-womens-cricket-details-inside-1759846081019"><strong> Why October 12 will be a landmark day for Indian women’s cricket? Details inside</strong></a></p><h2>Most runs in a calendar year in women’s ODIs</h2><ul><li><strong>Smriti Mandhana (India) - 1,062 runs in 18 matches (2025)</strong></li><li>B. J. Clark (Australia) - 970 runs in 16 matches (1997)</li><li>L. Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 882 runs in 18 matches (2022)</li><li>D. A. Hockley (New Zealand) - 880 runs in 16 matches (1997)</li><li>AE Satterthwaite (New Zealand) - 853 runs in 15 matches (2016)</li><li>Pratika Rawal (India) - 848 runs in 18 matches (2025)</li></ul><p><strong>Also Check - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-fastest-women-bowlers-in-cricket-history-shabnim-ismail-cathryn-fitzpatrick-ellyse-perry-1754148527236"><strong>From Ellyse Perry to Shabnim Ismail: 5 fastest women bowlers in cricket history</strong></a></p><h2>India vs Australia, Women’s World Cup 2025</h2><p>Earlier, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bowl first. Australia made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Sophie Molineux for Georgia Wareham, while India played the same playing XI. India are hoping to bounce back after a narrow loss to South Africa earlier in the week.</p>

Mandhana is also the fifth-highest run-scorer in WODIs, behind Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates and Stafanie Taylor.

In the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India and Australia, opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday (Oct 12) scripts history, becoming the first player in women’s cricket history to score 1,000 ODI runs in a single calendar year. The 29-year-old achieved this record in the eighth over of the innings by stepping out and hitting spinner Sophie Molineux for a six over long-on. The Indian vice-captain now holds the record for the most runs scored in a year in women’s WODIs. Also Check - From Smriti Mandhana to Tazmin Brits, top 5 batters in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025 Madhana already broken Belinda Clark’s long-standing record of 970 runs in 1997 during India’s previous match against South Africa. She is also the fifth-highest run-scorer in WODIs, behind Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates and Stafanie Taylor. Also Read - Why October 12 will be a landmark day for Indian women’s cricket? Details inside Most runs in a calendar year in women’s ODIs Smriti Mandhana (India) - 1,062 runs in 18 matches (2025) B. J. Clark (Australia) - 970 runs in 16 matches (1997) L. Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 882 runs in 18 matches (2022) D. A. Hockley (New Zealand) - 880 runs in 16 matches (1997) AE Satterthwaite (New Zealand) - 853 runs in 15 matches (2016) Pratika Rawal (India) - 848 runs in 18 matches (2025) Also Check - From Ellyse Perry to Shabnim Ismail: 5 fastest women bowlers in cricket history India vs Australia, Women’s World Cup 2025 Earlier, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bowl first. Australia made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Sophie Molineux for Georgia Wareham, while India played the same playing XI. India are hoping to bounce back after a narrow loss to South Africa earlier in the week.

<p>Mandhana is also the fifth-highest run-scorer in WODIs, behind Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards, Suzie Bates and Stafanie Taylor.</p>

IND-W vs AUS-W: Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first women's player to achieve THIS milestone

<p>India women lost a hard-fought Women's World Cup 2025 match against South Africa on Thursday (Oct 9) and most of it was their fault. The batters, especially top order, failed to take advantage of a decent opening partnership and India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur didn't hold back in her scathing criticism of the situation which happened for the third time in three matches. India, however, posted a good enough total of 251 in the end, thanks for Richa Ghosh's scintillating 94 at number 8. Ghosh's innings and India's total, however, was eclipsed by Nadine de Klerk's sensational 84 not out.</p><h2>Harmanpreet Kaur blasts top order for loss vs SA-W</h2><p>Speaking at the presentation after the match, Kaur acknowledged lack of effort from top order but noted that they have to stay positive in the long tournament. "We didn't take the responsibility as a top-order. We have to change things. We have to get the good totals. It is a long tournament. It was a tough game, but lots of learnings. We need to keep ourselves in the positive frame," she said.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-2nd-test-yashasvi-jaiswal-makes-history-in-new-delhi-by-reaching-seventh-test-century-1760092128777">Yashasvi Jaiswal makes history in New Delhi by reaching seventh Test century</a></p><h2>India's collapse becoming a habit?</h2><p>The top order collapse against South Africa wasn't the first time for India in the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. India were 83/1 against South Africa before the score became 102/6 - five wickets lost for just 19 runs. In the previous match against arch-rivals Pakistan, 151/3 before they lost next three wickets for just 52 runs and the score became 203/7. In the first match against Sri Lanka, India were 120/2 but lost next four wickets for just four runs and the scorecard became 124/6. While India managed to escape the horrible collapse in the first two games but it was not to be against South Africa.</p>

The top order collapse against South Africa wasn't the first time for India in the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. While India managed to escape the horrible collapse in the first two games but it was not to be against South Africa.

India women lost a hard-fought Women's World Cup 2025 match against South Africa on Thursday (Oct 9) and most of it was their fault. The batters, especially top order, failed to take advantage of a decent opening partnership and India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur didn't hold back in her scathing criticism of the situation which happened for the third time in three matches. India, however, posted a good enough total of 251 in the end, thanks for Richa Ghosh's scintillating 94 at number 8. Ghosh's innings and India's total, however, was eclipsed by Nadine de Klerk's sensational 84 not out. Harmanpreet Kaur blasts top order for loss vs SA-W Speaking at the presentation after the match, Kaur acknowledged lack of effort from top order but noted that they have to stay positive in the long tournament. "We didn't take the responsibility as a top-order. We have to change things. We have to get the good totals. It is a long tournament. It was a tough game, but lots of learnings. We need to keep ourselves in the positive frame," she said. Also Read - Yashasvi Jaiswal makes history in New Delhi by reaching seventh Test century India's collapse becoming a habit? The top order collapse against South Africa wasn't the first time for India in the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. India were 83/1 against South Africa before the score became 102/6 - five wickets lost for just 19 runs. In the previous match against arch-rivals Pakistan, 151/3 before they lost next three wickets for just 52 runs and the score became 203/7. In the first match against Sri Lanka, India were 120/2 but lost next four wickets for just four runs and the scorecard became 124/6. While India managed to escape the horrible collapse in the first two games but it was not to be against South Africa.

<p>The top order collapse against South Africa wasn't the first time for India in the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. While India managed to escape the horrible collapse in the first two games but it was not to be against South Africa.</p>

As India's batting collapses become regular, skipper Harman lambasts lack of 'responsibility as a top-order'

<p>India batter Smriti Mandhana, on Thursday (Oct 9), during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against South Africa, broke on the most prestigious women's ODIs record. Mandhana scored 23 off 32 balls in her innings before being dismissed and became the record holder for most runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year. She overtook former Australia player Belinda Clark's record who had held the record sine 1997. Mandhana is also well within reach of becoming the first player to score 1000 runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-teams-will-have-option-of-retaining-five-players-ahead-of-mega-auction-check-purse-dates-and-rtm-details-1760011866127">WPL teams will have option of retaining five players ahead of mega auction</a></p><p>Thanks to Mandhana's innings and her partnership with Pratika Raval, India Women added 55 runs for the first wicket in 10.2 overs before the partnership was broken. India, one of the favorites to win the tournament, are currently unbeaten with two wins in two matches.</p><h2>Mandhana now has most runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year</h2><p>The Indian batter has played 17 matches in 2025 and has scored 982 runs so far at an average of 57.76. She has also hit four hundreds - also the most in a calendar year in women's ODIs, and three fifties as well with the highest individual score of 135. Before Mandhana, Clark held the record for nearly three decades when she scored 970 runs 16 matches in 1997 at an average of 80, with three tons, four fifties and a highest of 229 not out. Clark was the first double centurion in ODIs across men's and women's teams.</p><h2>Players with most runs in a calendar year in women's ODIs</h2><ul><li>Smriti Mandhana (India-W) - 982 runs in 2025</li><li>Belinda Clark (Australia-W) - 970 runs in 1997</li><li>Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa-W) - 882 runs in 2022</li><li>Debbie Hockley (New Zealand-W) - 880 runs in 1997</li><li>Amy Satterthwaite (New Zealand-W) - 853 runs in 2016<br>&nbsp;</li></ul>

Mandhana has played 17 matches in 2025 and has scored 982 runs so far at an average of 57.76. Before Mandhana, Clark - ODIs' first double centurion - held the record for nearly three decades when she scored 970 runs 16 matches in 1997.

India batter Smriti Mandhana, on Thursday (Oct 9), during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against South Africa, broke on the most prestigious women's ODIs record. Mandhana scored 23 off 32 balls in her innings before being dismissed and became the record holder for most runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year. She overtook former Australia player Belinda Clark's record who had held the record sine 1997. Mandhana is also well within reach of becoming the first player to score 1000 runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year. Also Read - WPL teams will have option of retaining five players ahead of mega auction Thanks to Mandhana's innings and her partnership with Pratika Raval, India Women added 55 runs for the first wicket in 10.2 overs before the partnership was broken. India, one of the favorites to win the tournament, are currently unbeaten with two wins in two matches. Mandhana now has most runs in women's ODIs in a calendar year The Indian batter has played 17 matches in 2025 and has scored 982 runs so far at an average of 57.76. She has also hit four hundreds - also the most in a calendar year in women's ODIs, and three fifties as well with the highest individual score of 135. Before Mandhana, Clark held the record for nearly three decades when she scored 970 runs 16 matches in 1997 at an average of 80, with three tons, four fifties and a highest of 229 not out. Clark was the first double centurion in ODIs across men's and women's teams. Players with most runs in a calendar year in women's ODIs Smriti Mandhana (India-W) - 982 runs in 2025 Belinda Clark (Australia-W) - 970 runs in 1997 Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa-W) - 882 runs in 2022 Debbie Hockley (New Zealand-W) - 880 runs in 1997 Amy Satterthwaite (New Zealand-W) - 853 runs in 2016

<p>Mandhana has played 17 matches in 2025 and has scored 982 runs so far at an average of 57.76. Before Mandhana, Clark - ODIs' first double centurion - held the record for nearly three decades when she scored 970 runs 16 matches in 1997.</p>

Smriti Mandhana overtakes ODIs' first double centurion to break most prestigious W-ODIs record

<p>Australia women survived what could have been a scare from Pakistan in Women's World Cup 2025 on Wednesday (Oct 8). Pakistan had bowled well to stop Australia at 221/9 but botched their chase as the defending champions won by 107 runs. Australia bowled Pakistan for 114 in 36.3 overs to win their second match in the tournament and go top of the table. Pakistan, on the other hand, are now bottom of the table after losing three out three matches.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanju-samson-ready-to-bowl-left-arm-spin-for-a-place-in-india-t20i-team-1759934408413">Sanju Samson ready to bowl 'left-arm spin' for a place in India T20I team</a></p><h2>Australia face batting scare before Mooney's rescue act</h2><p>Pakistan women won the toss and elected to field first in Colombo, Sri Lanka - the co-host of the tournament along with India. The defending champions were put through a test by the Pak bowlers, losing five wickets for 60 runs inside 16 overs including Ashleigh Gardner who had scored a ton in Australia's previous completed match. The score soon became 76/7 as Pakistan raised hope for a upset.</p><p>Beth Mooney, however, held one end and added 39 runs with Kim Garth for the eighth wicket before adding world record 106 runs for the ninth wicket with Alana King to take Australia past 200. Mooney finished unbeaten on 109 while King scored 51 not out at number 9.</p><h2>Pakistan batting delivers another disappointing performance</h2><p>During the chase, Pak batters could not replicate their bowlers' performance and lost five wickets for just 31 runs inside 10 overs. There was no coming back for Pakistan from that hole as they continued to delay the inevitable. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for a paltry 114 - only five more than Mooney's individual score of 109 and lost by 107 runs.</p><h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>L</strong></td><td><strong>NR</strong></td><td><strong>PT</strong></td><td><strong>NRR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>+1.960</td></tr><tr><td>England Women</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.757</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.515</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.573</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.402</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.255</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.485</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.887</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Australia bowled Pakistan for 114 in 36.3 overs to win their second match in the tournament and go top of the table. Pakistan, on the other hand, are now bottom of the table.

Australia women survived what could have been a scare from Pakistan in Women's World Cup 2025 on Wednesday (Oct 8). Pakistan had bowled well to stop Australia at 221/9 but botched their chase as the defending champions won by 107 runs. Australia bowled Pakistan for 114 in 36.3 overs to win their second match in the tournament and go top of the table. Pakistan, on the other hand, are now bottom of the table after losing three out three matches. Also Read - Sanju Samson ready to bowl 'left-arm spin' for a place in India T20I team Australia face batting scare before Mooney's rescue act Pakistan women won the toss and elected to field first in Colombo, Sri Lanka - the co-host of the tournament along with India. The defending champions were put through a test by the Pak bowlers, losing five wickets for 60 runs inside 16 overs including Ashleigh Gardner who had scored a ton in Australia's previous completed match. The score soon became 76/7 as Pakistan raised hope for a upset. Beth Mooney, however, held one end and added 39 runs with Kim Garth for the eighth wicket before adding world record 106 runs for the ninth wicket with Alana King to take Australia past 200. Mooney finished unbeaten on 109 while King scored 51 not out at number 9. Pakistan batting delivers another disappointing performance During the chase, Pak batters could not replicate their bowlers' performance and lost five wickets for just 31 runs inside 10 overs. There was no coming back for Pakistan from that hole as they continued to delay the inevitable. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for a paltry 114 - only five more than Mooney's individual score of 109 and lost by 107 runs. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Team M W L NR PT NRR Australia Women 3 2 0 1 5 +1.960 England Women 2 2 0 0 4 +1.757 India Women 2 2 0 0 4 +1.515 Bangladesh Women 2 1 1 0 2 +0.573 South Africa Women 2 1 1 0 2 -1.402 Sri Lanka Women 2 0 1 1 1 -1.255 New Zealand Women 2 0 2 0 0 -1.485 Pakistan Women 3 0 3 0 0 -1.887

<p>Australia bowled Pakistan for 114 in 36.3 overs to win their second match in the tournament and go top of the table. Pakistan, on the other hand, are now bottom of the table.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: Australia demolish Pakistan after surviving what could have been a scare

<p>England Women survived a scare from Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup 2025 on Tuesday (Oct 7) as they registered a 4-wicket win in a thrilling league stage match in Guwahati. Bangladesh Women had England on ropes with five wickets down for less than 80 runs but Heather Knight scored a brilliant 79 not out to see her team through to the top of points table with two wins in two matches. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are at fourth place on the points table with two points from one win and one loss in two matches.</p><h2>Heather is England's shining 'Knight'</h2><p>Chasing a below par 179, England women lost Amy Jones in the first over to Marufa Akter. A 23-run partnership for the second wicket started to settle things down before Akter struck again, this time to remove Tammy Beaumont. After a brief 40-run partnership for the third wicket, Fahima Khatun struck twice in 19th over, removing Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley to bring England down to 69/4. Fahima struck again after four overs and removed Emma Lamb &nbsp;as England lost half the side for 78. Knight then took charge of the innings, adding 25 runs with Alice Capsey for sixth wicket before stitching a 79-run unbeaten partnership with Charlie Dean to take the team home.</p><h2>Bangladesh batting disappoint again</h2><p>Earlier, Bangladesh women were asked to bat first after losing the toss. England first struck in the fifth over and continue chipping away wickets at regular interval after that. Bangladesh innings saw the highest partnership of 34 runs for the third wicket, highlighting the dominance by England bowling. Sobhana Mostary hit 60 while Rabeya Khan remained not out on 43 in the lower order to take Bangladesh women closer to 200 but it was not enough in the end.</p><h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>M</strong></td><td><strong>W</strong></td><td><strong>L</strong></td><td><strong>NR</strong></td><td><strong>PT</strong></td><td><strong>NRR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>England Women</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.757</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.515</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>+1.780</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+0.573</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.402</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.255</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.485</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.777</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Bangladesh Women had England on ropes with five wickets down for less than 80 runs but Heather Knight scored a brilliant 79 not out to see her team through to the top of points table with two wins in two matches. 

England Women survived a scare from Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup 2025 on Tuesday (Oct 7) as they registered a 4-wicket win in a thrilling league stage match in Guwahati. Bangladesh Women had England on ropes with five wickets down for less than 80 runs but Heather Knight scored a brilliant 79 not out to see her team through to the top of points table with two wins in two matches. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are at fourth place on the points table with two points from one win and one loss in two matches. Heather is England's shining 'Knight' Chasing a below par 179, England women lost Amy Jones in the first over to Marufa Akter. A 23-run partnership for the second wicket started to settle things down before Akter struck again, this time to remove Tammy Beaumont. After a brief 40-run partnership for the third wicket, Fahima Khatun struck twice in 19th over, removing Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley to bring England down to 69/4. Fahima struck again after four overs and removed Emma Lamb as England lost half the side for 78. Knight then took charge of the innings, adding 25 runs with Alice Capsey for sixth wicket before stitching a 79-run unbeaten partnership with Charlie Dean to take the team home. Bangladesh batting disappoint again Earlier, Bangladesh women were asked to bat first after losing the toss. England first struck in the fifth over and continue chipping away wickets at regular interval after that. Bangladesh innings saw the highest partnership of 34 runs for the third wicket, highlighting the dominance by England bowling. Sobhana Mostary hit 60 while Rabeya Khan remained not out on 43 in the lower order to take Bangladesh women closer to 200 but it was not enough in the end. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Team M W L NR PT NRR England Women 2 2 0 0 4 +1.757 India Women 2 2 0 0 4 +1.515 Australia Women 2 1 0 1 3 +1.780 Bangladesh Women 2 1 1 0 2 +0.573 South Africa Women 2 1 1 0 2 -1.402 Sri Lanka Women 2 0 1 1 1 -1.255 New Zealand Women 2 0 2 0 0 -1.485 Pakistan Women 2 0 2 0 0 -1.777

<p>Bangladesh Women had England on ropes with five wickets down for less than 80 runs but Heather Knight scored a brilliant 79 not out to see her team through to the top of points table with two wins in two matches.&nbsp;</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: Shining 'Knight' Heather takes England home vs Bangladesh in thriller

<p>Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes the Indian women’s ODI team has struck the right balance between experienced players and emerging talent at the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo on Sunday (October 5), Karim said the team’s current combination reflects a more aggressive and modern approach that has already produced results. “They do have the right combination. At this stage, the Indian team wants to have more depth in their batting. That is why you see Amanjot Kaur in the playing XI. And they have introduced Pratika Rawal, whom they feel is a very exciting prospect for India,” Karim, JioStar expert, replied to WION's question during press during a media day hosted by JioStar ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 on October 5.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karim explained that India’s decision to field five bowlers and strengthen the batting has given the top order the license to play freely. “India wants to add more depth. That is why you see only five bowlers, plus the rest of the XI is full of batters. So it allows your main batters to be more aggressive. If you look at India’s performance this season, India is the only team that has scored, I think, maybe nine scores of 300+. Plus the batting average and strike rate have gone up. That really bodes very well for the Indian side,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-ton-up-rahul-joins-gavaskar-and-sehwag-in-special-opening-batters-list-of-batters-with-most-test-tons-1759489100644"><strong>IND vs WI, 1st Test: Ton up Rahul joins Gavaskar and Sehwag in SPECIAL opening batters list</strong></a></p><h2>‘Growth will happen automatically if India wins’</h2><p>Karim emphasised the importance of building structures to ensure India’s young players continue to develop beyond the tournament. He believes a World Cup win would act as a catalyst for women’s cricket in India, both in terms of participation and infrastructure. “The growth will happen automatically if India wins the World Cup this time. And I think it is just waiting to happen for the required surge to take place in women's cricket in India,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He pointed out the unique challenges faced by women entering the sport, highlighting the need for sustained support from the BCCI, state associations, clubs and schools to maintain momentum. “Because there is a different dynamic that takes place in women’s cricket, there are several hurdles or obstacles that a young girl has to face before she can think of even stepping out to the ground. So, I think this kind of stellar performance or a win in this year's World Cup will help the growth to sustain the momentum that it has received so far in the past 3-4 years,” Karim explained.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If we have this kind of communication going from BCCI to the state association and that can go down to the club level to the school level, I am sure that India will see phenomenal growth in years to come.”</p><h2>‘Pakistan clash not India’s biggest test’</h2><p>Looking ahead to India’s clash against Pakistan, Karim downplayed suggestions that the fixture would be India’s toughest challenge. He identified Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand as stronger opponents at this stage of the tournament. “Pakistan has come through the qualifiers. And whatever I could make out of the side, especially when they are up against a team like India, I don't think India would really bother about Pakistan at this stage,” he said. While acknowledging the emotional weight of the fixture, Karim backed India’s experienced core to handle the pressure.</p><p>“Because of the so-called controversy that hangs over your head, I’m sure that the Indian team management and the players would have worked on this kind of simulation so that they're able to perform even when something like this is on top of your mind,” signed off.</p>

Former India cricketer Saba Karim feels that India has struck the right balance between experience and youth, adding that a World Cup win will spark automatic growth for the sport

Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes the Indian women’s ODI team has struck the right balance between experienced players and emerging talent at the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo on Sunday (October 5), Karim said the team’s current combination reflects a more aggressive and modern approach that has already produced results. “They do have the right combination. At this stage, the Indian team wants to have more depth in their batting. That is why you see Amanjot Kaur in the playing XI. And they have introduced Pratika Rawal, whom they feel is a very exciting prospect for India,” Karim, JioStar expert, replied to WION's question during press during a media day hosted by JioStar ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 on October 5. Karim explained that India’s decision to field five bowlers and strengthen the batting has given the top order the license to play freely. “India wants to add more depth. That is why you see only five bowlers, plus the rest of the XI is full of batters. So it allows your main batters to be more aggressive. If you look at India’s performance this season, India is the only team that has scored, I think, maybe nine scores of 300+. Plus the batting average and strike rate have gone up. That really bodes very well for the Indian side,” he added. Also Read: IND vs WI, 1st Test: Ton up Rahul joins Gavaskar and Sehwag in SPECIAL opening batters list ‘Growth will happen automatically if India wins’ Karim emphasised the importance of building structures to ensure India’s young players continue to develop beyond the tournament. He believes a World Cup win would act as a catalyst for women’s cricket in India, both in terms of participation and infrastructure. “The growth will happen automatically if India wins the World Cup this time. And I think it is just waiting to happen for the required surge to take place in women's cricket in India,” he said. He pointed out the unique challenges faced by women entering the sport, highlighting the need for sustained support from the BCCI, state associations, clubs and schools to maintain momentum. “Because there is a different dynamic that takes place in women’s cricket, there are several hurdles or obstacles that a young girl has to face before she can think of even stepping out to the ground. So, I think this kind of stellar performance or a win in this year's World Cup will help the growth to sustain the momentum that it has received so far in the past 3-4 years,” Karim explained. “If we have this kind of communication going from BCCI to the state association and that can go down to the club level to the school level, I am sure that India will see phenomenal growth in years to come.” ‘Pakistan clash not India’s biggest test’ Looking ahead to India’s clash against Pakistan, Karim downplayed suggestions that the fixture would be India’s toughest challenge. He identified Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand as stronger opponents at this stage of the tournament. “Pakistan has come through the qualifiers. And whatever I could make out of the side, especially when they are up against a team like India, I don't think India would really bother about Pakistan at this stage,” he said. While acknowledging the emotional weight of the fixture, Karim backed India’s experienced core to handle the pressure. “Because of the so-called controversy that hangs over your head, I’m sure that the Indian team management and the players would have worked on this kind of simulation so that they're able to perform even when something like this is on top of your mind,” signed off.

<p>Former India cricketer Saba Karim feels that India has struck the right balance between experience and youth, adding that a World Cup win will spark automatic growth for the sport</p>

WION Exclusive | 'India has the right balance between youth and experience', says ex-India cricketer Saba Karim on 2025 ICC ODI World Cup campaign

<p>Former Pakistan women's cricketer Sana Mir stirred a fresh controversy when she referred to a Pakistan player as hailing from 'Azad Kashmir' on air. The comment came ahead of the Women's World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh women on Thursday (Oct 2) which the latter won comfortably by seven wickets in Colombo. She later took to X to clarify about her remarks and called 'thing getting out of proportion unfortunate.' Azad Kashmir is part of Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir which Pakistan has wrongfully occupied and is referred as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).</p><h2>What did Sana Mir say?</h2><p>During the pre-match show, Mir, who is part of the commentary panel, was talking about Natalia Pervaiz, one of the players in Pakistan playing XI and said: “A lot of these players are new, Natalia comes from Kashmir… Azad Kashmir, but has played most of her cricket in Lahore." Mir's comment didn't go down well on social media and she faced a lot of flak for it.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-siraj-comes-out-of-bumrah-shadow-with-performance-only-next-to-kapil-dev-in-ahmedabad-1759400823841">IND vs WI: Siraj comes out of Bumrah shadow with record outing in Ahmedabad</a></p><p>She later took too X to clarify that it was not her intention to make a political statement and wrote: “It's unfortunate how things are being blown out of proportion and people in sports are being subjected to unnecessary pressure. It is sad that this requires an explanation at public level."</p><p>The controversy is the latest one after high-octane Asia Cup 2025 where India beat Pakistan in the final to win ninth continental title. They, however, were denied trophy after refusing to accept it from ACC and PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi who is also a minister in Pakistan federal government.</p><h2>Who is Sana Mir?</h2><p>Sana Mir is considered one of the pioneers of women's cricket in Pakistan. She made her debut in 2005 and announced retirement in 2019. During her career, she played 120 Women's ODIs, scoring 1,630 runs and taking 151 wickets with a best of 52 and 5/32, respectively. Mir also played 106 Women's T20Is for Pakistan, taking 89 wickets and scoring 802 runs.</p>

Sana Mir is considered one of the pioneers of women's cricket in Pakistan. She made her debut in 2005 and announced retirement in 2019.  She referred a Pakistan player hailing from 'Azad Kashmir' on air during Women's World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh women.

Former Pakistan women's cricketer Sana Mir stirred a fresh controversy when she referred to a Pakistan player as hailing from 'Azad Kashmir' on air. The comment came ahead of the Women's World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh women on Thursday (Oct 2) which the latter won comfortably by seven wickets in Colombo. She later took to X to clarify about her remarks and called 'thing getting out of proportion unfortunate.' Azad Kashmir is part of Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir which Pakistan has wrongfully occupied and is referred as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). What did Sana Mir say? During the pre-match show, Mir, who is part of the commentary panel, was talking about Natalia Pervaiz, one of the players in Pakistan playing XI and said: “A lot of these players are new, Natalia comes from Kashmir… Azad Kashmir, but has played most of her cricket in Lahore." Mir's comment didn't go down well on social media and she faced a lot of flak for it. Also Read - IND vs WI: Siraj comes out of Bumrah shadow with record outing in Ahmedabad She later took too X to clarify that it was not her intention to make a political statement and wrote: “It's unfortunate how things are being blown out of proportion and people in sports are being subjected to unnecessary pressure. It is sad that this requires an explanation at public level." The controversy is the latest one after high-octane Asia Cup 2025 where India beat Pakistan in the final to win ninth continental title. They, however, were denied trophy after refusing to accept it from ACC and PCB chair Mohsin Naqvi who is also a minister in Pakistan federal government. Who is Sana Mir? Sana Mir is considered one of the pioneers of women's cricket in Pakistan. She made her debut in 2005 and announced retirement in 2019. During her career, she played 120 Women's ODIs, scoring 1,630 runs and taking 151 wickets with a best of 52 and 5/32, respectively. Mir also played 106 Women's T20Is for Pakistan, taking 89 wickets and scoring 802 runs.

<p>Sana Mir is considered one of the pioneers of women's cricket in Pakistan. She made her debut in 2005 and announced retirement in 2019. &nbsp;She referred to a Pakistan player as hailing from 'Azad Kashmir' on air during Women's World Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh women.</p>

Who is Sana Mir? Ex-Pak women cricketer uses 'Azad Kashmir' remark to refer to a player during Women's World Cup 2025, clarifies later

<p>The Asia Cup 2025 might be over but India vs Pakistan drama will carry on during the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. The 50-over quadrennial tournament is currently being played in India and Sri Lanka with India and Pakistan set to face off each other on Sunday (Oct 5). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy.</p><h2>No handshake between India vs Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025</h2><p>As reported by news outlet the Indian Express, the BCCI has asked India women players to not shake hands with Pakistan women's players during the Women's World Cup 2025 group stage match on Sunday (Oct 5) which will be played in Sri Lanka. “The team won’t be shaking hands with the Pakistan team during the World Cup. The team has been informed by the BCCI bosses about this. The Indian board will stand by its players,” reported the news outlet citing sources.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-is-this-last-india-vs-west-indies-test-series-before-icc-introduces-new-system-1759318275370">Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series?</a></p><h2>BCCI's no handshake policy</h2><p>The Indian board opted for no handshake policy in Asia Cup 2025 during which the Suryakumar Yadav-led side faced Pakistan thrice, including in the final. The decision was taken in aftermath of recent hostilities between the two countries earlier this year after horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.</p><p>The Indian team also refused to collect the winners trophy from Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi who also happens to be the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal government. The Indian team had &nbsp;celebrate without the trophy and the matter has been escalated by the BCCI in the recently held ACC AGM along with a plan to raise in the next ICC meeting.</p>

The BCCI has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women on October 5. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy.

The Asia Cup 2025 might be over but India vs Pakistan drama will carry on during the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. The 50-over quadrennial tournament is currently being played in India and Sri Lanka with India and Pakistan set to face off each other on Sunday (Oct 5). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy. No handshake between India vs Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 As reported by news outlet the Indian Express, the BCCI has asked India women players to not shake hands with Pakistan women's players during the Women's World Cup 2025 group stage match on Sunday (Oct 5) which will be played in Sri Lanka. “The team won’t be shaking hands with the Pakistan team during the World Cup. The team has been informed by the BCCI bosses about this. The Indian board will stand by its players,” reported the news outlet citing sources. Also Read - Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series? BCCI's no handshake policy The Indian board opted for no handshake policy in Asia Cup 2025 during which the Suryakumar Yadav-led side faced Pakistan thrice, including in the final. The decision was taken in aftermath of recent hostilities between the two countries earlier this year after horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The Indian team also refused to collect the winners trophy from Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi who also happens to be the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal government. The Indian team had celebrate without the trophy and the matter has been escalated by the BCCI in the recently held ACC AGM along with a plan to raise in the next ICC meeting.

<p>The BCCI has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women on October 5. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: BCCI advises India to avoid handshakes with Pakistan players in group stage match

<p>Bangladesh women's team head coach Sarwar Imran suffered a minor brain stroke during practice on Monday (Sep 29) in Colombo. Bangladesh are in Colombo for the Women's World Cup 2025 where they start the campaign on Thursday (Oct 2) against Pakistan Women. Imran is expected to join the team before the Pakistan match after being asked to rest. Imran took over the responsibility as the head coach earlier this year when Hasan Tillakaratne quit the job. He has also served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men's team in 2000 when the Asian team played its first Test match.</p><h2>BAN-W women's coach suffers stroke</h2><p>According to Bangladesh women's team manager SM Golam Faiyaz, Imran felt a bit dizzy a couple of days ago, but now is in stable condition. He confirmed the news of stroke to cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "(Sarwar) Imran sir was feeling dizzy a couple of days ago, and it continued on Monday. We took him to the hospital where the doctors detected he had a minor brain stroke," said Faiyaz. "We asked sir to rest today," Faiyaz said. "He is hopeful of going to the ground with us tomorrow (Wednesday)," he further added.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-women-s-national-cricket-team-vs-sri-lanka-women-match-goes-past-ind-vs-pak-for-new-attendance-record-1759290267812">WWC 2025: India vs Sri Lanka breaks IND vs PAK attendance record to set new high</a></p><h2>BAN-W in Women's World Cup</h2><p>Bangladesh women are playing in the Women's World Cup only for the second time after scraping through the qualifiers. They had first played in the quadrennial event in 2022. BAN-W start their campaign against Pakistan women on Thursday (Oct 2). They next play against England women on October 7, New Zealand women on October 10, South Africa women on October 13, Australia women on October 16, Sri Lanka women on October 20, and India women in final group stage match on October 26. All of Bangladesh women team's matches will be held in India apart from their campaign opener against Pakistan.</p>

According to Bangladesh women's team manager SM Golam Faiyaz, Imran felt a bit dizzy a couple of days ago, but now is in stable condition. Imran is expected to join the team after being asked to rest. All of their matches will be held in India apart from their campaign opener against Pak.

Bangladesh women's team head coach Sarwar Imran suffered a minor brain stroke during practice on Monday (Sep 29) in Colombo. Bangladesh are in Colombo for the Women's World Cup 2025 where they start the campaign on Thursday (Oct 2) against Pakistan Women. Imran is expected to join the team before the Pakistan match after being asked to rest. Imran took over the responsibility as the head coach earlier this year when Hasan Tillakaratne quit the job. He has also served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men's team in 2000 when the Asian team played its first Test match. BAN-W women's coach suffers stroke According to Bangladesh women's team manager SM Golam Faiyaz, Imran felt a bit dizzy a couple of days ago, but now is in stable condition. He confirmed the news of stroke to cricket news website ESPNCricinfo. "(Sarwar) Imran sir was feeling dizzy a couple of days ago, and it continued on Monday. We took him to the hospital where the doctors detected he had a minor brain stroke," said Faiyaz. "We asked sir to rest today," Faiyaz said. "He is hopeful of going to the ground with us tomorrow (Wednesday)," he further added. Also Read - WWC 2025: India vs Sri Lanka breaks IND vs PAK attendance record to set new high BAN-W in Women's World Cup Bangladesh women are playing in the Women's World Cup only for the second time after scraping through the qualifiers. They had first played in the quadrennial event in 2022. BAN-W start their campaign against Pakistan women on Thursday (Oct 2). They next play against England women on October 7, New Zealand women on October 10, South Africa women on October 13, Australia women on October 16, Sri Lanka women on October 20, and India women in final group stage match on October 26. All of Bangladesh women team's matches will be held in India apart from their campaign opener against Pakistan.

<p>According to Bangladesh women's team manager SM Golam Faiyaz, Imran felt a bit dizzy a couple of days ago, but now is in stable condition. Imran is expected to join the team after being asked to rest. All of their matches will be held in India apart from their campaign opener against Pak.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: Bangladesh coach Sarwar Imran suffers brain stroke ahead of opener against Pakistan

<p>India women started their Women's World Cup (WWC) 2025 campaign with a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-womens-odi-world-cup-2025-hosts-india-make-winning-start-edge-sri-lanka-by-59-runs-in-curtain-raiser-1759252264648">comfortable 59-run win</a> against Sri Lanka women on Sep 30, despite a rain delay and a few batting hiccups. The match, played at Guwahati, also set a new record for the most attendance in a Women's World Cup group stage match, T20I or ODI. The previous record for the highest attendance in a Women's World Cup match was set during India vs Pakistan group A match in Dubai during T20 World Cup 2024.</p><h2>IND-W vs SL-W set new attendance record</h2><p>The WWC 2025 opening match between India vs Sri Lanka saw 22,843 come to the stadium and show their support for the game - a record for any group stage fixture in the Women's World Cup across formats. The previous record was set during India-W vs Pak-W in T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai when 15,935 fans came to the ground. The numbers were shared by the ICC post the match on Tuesday.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-weight-loss-india-odi-captain-sheds-10-kg-in-fitting-response-to-critics-questioning-his-fitness-1758778945813">India ODI captain Rohit stuns fans and critics with 10,000 grams weight loss ahead of upcoming Australia tour</a></p><p>The latest Women's World Cup is the 14th edition of the marquee tournament and has already set new records in terms of prize money with an approximate hike of nearly 400 per cent.</p><h2>Record prize money up for grabs in Women's World Cup 2025</h2><p>The International Cricket Council (ICC), in a significant step towards equal pay in women's cricket, has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/womens-odi-world-cup-2025-icc-hikes-prize-pool-money-by-400-percent-check-who-gets-how-much-1756719603667">announced a nearly 400 per cent hike</a> for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in comparison to last edition in 2022. The ICC has announced a total prize pool of $13.5 million for the upcoming edition, a significant hike from $3.5 million prize pool in the last edition in 2022 - roughly an increase of 400 per cent. With the increment in total prize pool, the winners' prize money for Women's ODI World Cup has also gone up from $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million - a hike of nearly 239 per cent.</p>

The WWC 2025 opening match between India vs Sri Lanka saw 22,843 come to the stadium and show their support for the game - a record for any group stage fixture in the Women's World Cup across formats.

India women started their Women's World Cup (WWC) 2025 campaign with a comfortable 59-run win against Sri Lanka women on Sep 30, despite a rain delay and a few batting hiccups. The match, played at Guwahati, also set a new record for the most attendance in a Women's World Cup group stage match, T20I or ODI. The previous record for the highest attendance in a Women's World Cup match was set during India vs Pakistan group A match in Dubai during T20 World Cup 2024. IND-W vs SL-W set new attendance record The WWC 2025 opening match between India vs Sri Lanka saw 22,843 come to the stadium and show their support for the game - a record for any group stage fixture in the Women's World Cup across formats. The previous record was set during India-W vs Pak-W in T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai when 15,935 fans came to the ground. The numbers were shared by the ICC post the match on Tuesday. Also Read - India ODI captain Rohit stuns fans and critics with 10,000 grams weight loss ahead of upcoming Australia tour The latest Women's World Cup is the 14th edition of the marquee tournament and has already set new records in terms of prize money with an approximate hike of nearly 400 per cent. Record prize money up for grabs in Women's World Cup 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC), in a significant step towards equal pay in women's cricket, has announced a nearly 400 per cent hike for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in comparison to last edition in 2022. The ICC has announced a total prize pool of $13.5 million for the upcoming edition, a significant hike from $3.5 million prize pool in the last edition in 2022 - roughly an increase of 400 per cent. With the increment in total prize pool, the winners' prize money for Women's ODI World Cup has also gone up from $1.32 million in 2022 to $4.48 million - a hike of nearly 239 per cent.

<p>The WWC 2025 opening match between India vs Sri Lanka saw 22,843 come to the stadium and show their support for the game - a record for any group stage fixture in the Women's World Cup across formats.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: India vs Sri Lanka breaks IND vs PAK attendance record to set new high

Australia have won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup seven times, including the most recent edition in 2022, the most wins by any team in the competition’s history.

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<p>The Indian Women’s team is all set to start its ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they face Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In what could be a historic campaign for the women’s side, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has asked Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to draw inspiration from Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad. Tendulkar has backed the Women in Blue to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy.</p><h2><strong>Tendulkar backs the Indian women’s team</strong></h2><p>"Standing on the sidelines that day, watching heroes up close, I resolved that one day I too would wear that India jersey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Now, nearly four decades later, I sense that women’s cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment. The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup will not just be about chasing a trophy; it will be about igniting countless dreams.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title. Like the Women’s side, India’s 1983 squad was also an outsider to win the coveted trophy, but emerged victorious against all odds as Kapil Dev inspired a generation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, four decades on, the Women’s side will have the pressure of billions of hearts, having ignited hopes of all Indians. The Women in Blue will also face Pakistan (in Sri Lanka) before taking on other big names like New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.</p><h2><strong>India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup</strong></h2><p>Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt..), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N. Shree Charani and Uma Chetry.</p>

The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title.

The Indian Women’s team is all set to start its ODI World Cup campaign on Tuesday (Sep 30) as they face Sri Lanka in the curtain-raiser clash at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In what could be a historic campaign for the women’s side, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has asked Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to draw inspiration from Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad. Tendulkar has backed the Women in Blue to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy. Tendulkar backs the Indian women’s team "Standing on the sidelines that day, watching heroes up close, I resolved that one day I too would wear that India jersey. “Now, nearly four decades later, I sense that women’s cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment. The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup will not just be about chasing a trophy; it will be about igniting countless dreams.” ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title. Like the Women’s side, India’s 1983 squad was also an outsider to win the coveted trophy, but emerged victorious against all odds as Kapil Dev inspired a generation. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Now, four decades on, the Women’s side will have the pressure of billions of hearts, having ignited hopes of all Indians. The Women in Blue will also face Pakistan (in Sri Lanka) before taking on other big names like New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. India women’s squad for 2025 ODI World Cup Harmanpreet Kaur (Capt..), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, N. Shree Charani and Uma Chetry.

<p>The Indian women’s team will start its World Cup journey with the Sri Lanka clash before they face six other opponents in the league stage. While Australia and New Zealand walk as the favourites to win the World Cup, it won’t be a surprise if India walk away with the title.</p>

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