(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Fan Outrage Erupts as Pakistan Women Lose to India in World Cup 2025
October 5, 2025 | Colombo
The Pakistan women’s cricket team faced strong criticism from fans after suffering their second consecutive defeat in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as arch-rivals India triumphed by 88 runs at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
Opting to bowl first, Pakistan’s bowlers performed impressively, dismissing India for 247 runs — a rare feat in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. However, the Green Shirts struggled during the run chase, collapsing for just 159 runs in 43 overs.
Fans React: ‘Even Worse Than the Men’s Team’
Soon after the defeat, social media platforms were flooded with disappointed reactions from cricket fans. Many drew parallels with the men’s team’s struggles against India in major tournaments.
One heartbroken fan wrote, “This women’s team is worse than the men’s side.”
Another user quipped, “The only team Pakistan Women can beat is Pakistan Men.”
Others expressed frustration over the slow scoring rate during the chase, with one fan commenting, “Pakistan women playing better Test cricket than the men’s team.”
Silver Linings and Praise for Sidra Amin
Despite the criticism, some fans highlighted Sidra Amin’s resilient performance, applauding her fighting spirit amid the batting collapse.
Cricket analysts noted that while Pakistan’s consistency remains a concern, Sidra’s form and composure were among the few positives from the match.
Key Takeaways:
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Pakistan women bowled out India for 247 runs — a solid bowling effort.
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The batting lineup faltered in response, managing just 159.
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Fans voiced strong criticism, though Sidra Amin earned praise.
