Women's World Cup: 'Perfect Strike' As Amit Shah, Former Players Hail India's Big Win Over Pakistan

Indias emphatic 88-run triumph over Pakistan in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup at Colombos 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 womens ODIs and climb to the top of the points table of the eight-team competition.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the win as a perfect strike,rdquo; while applauding the teams dominance. A perfect strike. Dominating display of India#39;s cricketing might by our Women#39;s Cricket team in today#39;s match in the ICC Women#39;s World Cup. The nation is proud of our team.

Best wishes for your upcoming matches,rdquo; wrote Shah on lsquo;X.

BCCI President Mithun Manhas wrote on lsquo;X, A totally one-sided game!! With this win, its 12-0. Well played @BCCIWomen, way to go.rdquo;

BJP leader Smriti Z Irani wrote on lsquo;X, Team Indias performance in the ICC Womens World Cup was pure excellence. Keep the tricolour flying high!#WomensWorldCup2025.

Super proud of @BCCIWomen on a very clinical victory against Pakistan. Total team effort,rdquo; wrote Irfan Pathan, former India all-rounder, on lsquo;X, formerly Twitter. Harbhajan Singh, former India off-spinner, commented on lsquo;X, Well done Indian womens Cricket Team. What a victor !!! You made us proud again.rdquo;

Indias 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.

Super proud of @BCCIWomen on a very clinical victory against Pakistan. Total team effort,rdquo; wrote Irfan Pathan, former India all-rounder, on lsquo;X, formerly Twitter. Harbhajan Singh, former India off-spinner, commented on lsquo;X, Well done Indian womens Cricket Team. What a victor !!! You made us proud again.rdquo;

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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.

Article Source: IANS