**Diana Baig Records Third-Best Bowling Figures for Pakistan in Women’s World Cup**
*By Parth Dhall | October 5, 2025, 8:41 PM*
In a thrilling group stage clash of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup held in Colombo, Pakistan bowled out India for 247 runs. The highlight of the match was Diana Baig’s exceptional bowling performance, where she claimed 4 wickets for 69 runs in her 10 overs. This incredible haul ranks as the third-best bowling figures by a Pakistani bowler in Women’s World Cup history.
**India’s Innings Highlights**
India got off to a steady start with an opening partnership of 48 runs between Pratika Rawal (31 off 37 balls) and Smriti Mandhana (23 off 32 balls). However, the standout performer was Harleen Deol, who played a solid innings scoring 46 runs from 65 balls. She received valuable support from Jemimah Rodrigues (32 off 37 balls), Deepti Sharma (25 off 33 balls), and Sneh Rana (20 off 33 balls).
Towards the end of the innings, Richa Ghosh provided a late surge with a quickfire 35 runs off just 20 balls, helping India post a competitive total of 247 runs.
**Baig Leads Pakistan’s Bowling Attack**
Pakistan’s bowling was spearheaded by Diana Baig, whose 4/69 in 10 overs was pivotal in dismantling the Indian batting lineup. Skipper Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal also made significant contributions, taking two wickets each. Their combined effort helped Pakistan bowl India out for the first time ever in women’s ODIs.
**Baig Enters the Record Books**
Baig’s performance has now placed her among the elite Pakistani bowlers in Women’s World Cup history. According to ESPNcricinfo, her figures of 4/69 are the third-best by a Pakistani bowler, with only Nida Dar (4/10) and Nashra Sandhu (4/26) ahead of her.
**Career Milestone for Diana Baig**
Making her Women’s ODI debut in 2015, Baig has played 67 matches so far. She has taken 61 wickets in 65 innings at an average of 36.04. This recent bowling effort marked her fourth four-wicket haul in WODI cricket, underscoring her importance to Pakistan’s bowling attack.
With performances like this, Diana Baig continues to shine as one of Pakistan’s premier fast bowlers on the global stage.
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