**Diana Baig Records Third-Best Bowling Figures for Pakistan in Women’s World Cup**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 05, 2025 | 08:41 PM*
In a stunning group stage clash of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup held in Colombo, Pakistan bowled out India for 247 runs. Leading the charge was Diana Baig, who delivered an impressive spell of 4 wickets for 69 runs in her 10 overs. This performance marks the third-best bowling figures for a Pakistani bowler in Women’s World Cup history.
### Key Performances from India’s Innings
India’s innings began with a solid 48-run partnership between Pratika Rawal, who scored 31 runs off 37 balls, and Smriti Mandhana, contributing 23 runs off 32 balls. However, the standout batter was Harleen Deol, who played a mature knock of 46 runs from 65 balls.
Supporting her were contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues (32 runs off 37 balls), Deepti Sharma (25 runs off 33 balls), and Sneh Rana (20 runs off 33 balls). A late surge from Richa Ghosh, who scored an aggressive 35 runs off just 20 balls, helped India reach a total of 247 runs.
### Baig, Sana, and Iqbal Shine with the Ball
Pakistan’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Diana Baig’s excellent 4/69. Sadia Iqbal and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana also played crucial roles, taking two wickets each. Their combined efforts led to India being all out—a rare feat against Pakistan in women’s ODIs.
### Diana Baig Enters the Record Books
According to ESPNcricinfo, Baig’s 4/69 is now the third-best bowling performance by a Pakistani bowler in Women’s ODI World Cup history, behind only Nida Dar’s 4/10 and Nashra Sandhu’s 4/26.
Since making her WODI debut in 2015, Baig has featured in 67 matches. Over 65 innings, she has claimed 61 wickets at an average of 36.04. This match marked her fourth four-wicket haul in the format, further cementing her status as one of Pakistan’s premier bowlers.
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Pakistan’s impressive bowling display puts them in a strong position as the tournament progresses, with Diana Baig leading the way with both skill and consistency on the world stage.
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