**Diana Baig Records Third-Best Returns for Pakistan in Women’s World Cup**
*By Parth Dhall | October 5, 2025, 8:41 PM*
In a thrilling group stage encounter of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup held in Colombo, Pakistan bowled out India for 247 runs. The standout performance came from Diana Baig, who delivered an impressive bowling display, claiming 4 wickets for 69 runs in her allotted 10 overs. Her performance ranks as the third-best bowling figures by a Pakistani bowler in Women’s World Cup history.
### Match Highlights
India’s innings began with a solid 48-run partnership between Pratika Rawal (31 runs off 37 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (23 runs off 32 balls). However, the key contributor for India was Harleen Deol, who played a resilient knock of 46 runs from 65 balls. She was ably supported by Jemimah Rodrigues (32 runs), Deepti Sharma (25 runs), and Sneh Rana (20 runs).
A late surge from Richa Ghosh, scoring a quickfire 35 runs off just 20 balls, helped India set a competitive total of 247.
### Pakistan’s Bowling Triumph
Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Diana Baig’s exceptional spell of 4/69. Alongside her, Sadia Iqbal and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana each took two wickets, dismantling the Indian batting lineup and bowling them out for the first time in women’s ODIs against Pakistan.
### Diana Baig Enters the Record Books
According to ESPNcricinfo, Baig’s figures of 4/69 rank as the third-best bowling returns by a Pakistani bowler in the history of the Women’s ODI World Cup. She now trails only Nida Dar (4/10) and Nashra Sandhu (4/26).
Baig, who made her WODI debut in 2015, has featured in 67 matches. Over 65 innings, she has taken 61 wickets at an average of 36.04. This match marked her fourth four-wicket haul in Women’s ODIs, further cementing her reputation as a key player in Pakistan’s bowling lineup.
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Pakistan’s dominant bowling display, spearheaded by Diana Baig, significantly boosts their confidence as the Women’s World Cup progresses. Fans and cricket enthusiasts will be eager to see if Baig can continue her impressive form in the upcoming matches.
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