There are many moments of pride and emotion in the Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline. When these two teams play cricket, it’s simply more than just a game; it’s a passionate contest that attracts millions of fans and cricket pundits on both sides. Even though India has historically won more matches, the Pakistan women’s team has grown and become more resilient over time, making every match more thrilling and competitive. Players give their all for the jersey and the nation throughout their matches, which frequently have the same drama and intensity as the men’s rivalry. Every match opens a new chapter in this intense rivalry, from exciting World Cup matchups to intense T20 contests.
2005 to 2015: Dominance of the Indian Women’s Team
- Women’s Asia Cup 2005- India and Pakistan women’s teams met for their first ODI match at Karachi. The Indian women’s team defeated the Pakistani team on their soil by 193 runs. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Team India set the target of 290 runs in 50 overs. When the Pakistani team came for the batting, they managed to score only 96 runs in 41 overs and lost the match. Jaya Sharma scored a commendable century in the match with 138 off 150 and won the Player of the Match title for her exceptional batting.
- Women’s Asia Cup 2006- Once again, the Indian Women’s team earned a victory over the Pakistan Women’s team by 3-0. It was a three-match ODI series. Amita Sharma won the Player of the match award in the first match for scoring 45 off 47. Despite losing the 3 matches, Qanita Jalil’s 5 wickets in 10 overs in the first match of the series were a significant moment for the fans of the Pakistan Women’s team.
- Women’s Asia Cup 2008- The 2008 Women’s Asia Cup was held in Sri Lanka. The Indian Women’s team clean-swept Pakistan by winning 2-0. The Indian team won first match by 182 runs at Kurunegala and second by 207 runs at Dambulla. Asha Rawat, Rumeli Dhar, Jaya Sharma, and Mithali Raj were the key players. Snehal Pradhan took 3 wickets in 10 overs and Neetu David also took 3 wickets in 7 overs.
- ICC Women’s World Twenty20, 2009- India and Pakistan Women’s teams played the sixth match of the 2009 Women’s World Cup at Taunton on 13th June. India won this game by 5 wickets. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Pakistan set the target of 76 runs in 20 overs for India. In the second innings, when the Indian team came to bat, they easily chased the target. Priyanka Roy won the Player of the Match award for taking 5 wickets in 3.5 overs.
- ICC Women’s World Twenty20, 2010- It was the 7th match of the tournament when the Indian Women’s team emerged victorious over Pakistan by 9 wickets. The Indian team easily achieved the target of 105 runs in 16 overs. Punam Raut scored a half-century with 54 runs in the match and was awarded the player of the match award for her excellent performance.
- ICC Women’s World Twenty20, 2012- It was an iconic match held at Galle on 1st October, 2012. After a long time, Pakistan clinched a victory over the Indian Women’s Team. It was a nail-biting win for the fans of the Pakistani Women’s team. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Pakistan team set the target of 99 runs in 20 overs. When India came for the batting, they managed only 97 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by just 1 run. Nida Dar won the Player of the Match award for taking 3 wickets in 4 overs.
- Asian Cricket Council Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, 2012- It was the final match of the 2012 WT20 Asia Cup. India won the tournament by winning this match by 18 runs. Thanks to Punam Raut’s 25 off 28, which helped India win the final match. Because of her outstanding performance, she was also named Player of the Match.
- ICC Women’s World Cup, 2013- The 7th match of the 2013 WWC between the teams was played in Odisha. The Pakistan women’s team travelled to India for the World Cup, and once again, India registered a victory over Pakistan, winning the match by 6 wickets. The Indian Women’s team scored 195 runs in 46 overs. Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian team, scored a century with 103 off 141 in the game and was the Player of the Match. But two players from the Pakistan Women’s team, Nain Abidi (58 off 113) and Nida Dar (68 off 83), also had some good innings in the match.
2016 to Recent Battles:
- Women’s World T20, 2016- The Indian Women’s team was defeated by the Pakistan team by 2 runs (D/L method). This was the 7th match of the event, which was played in Delhi. Batting first, India scored 97 runs in the 20 overs. Pakistan’s Women’s team then came in to bat and scored 77 runs in the 16 overs and won the match on the D/L method.
- Asian Cricket Council Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, 2016- India won the Asia Cup final by 17 runs again. It was a proud moment for the fans of the Indian Women’s team when they lifted the trophy of the T20 Asia Cup again. Mithali Raj was the top scorer with 73 off 65 balls and was awarded player of the match and player of the series.
- ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, 2017- India triumphed by 7 wickets in the 7th Super Qualifier match of the 2017 World Cup. Ekta Bisht played exceptionally in the match, taking five wickets from ten overs. Based on her performance in the match, she was awarded Player of the Match.
- ICC Women’s World Cup, 2022- In the 7th match of the World Cup 2022, the Indian Women’s team achieved an iconic victory by 107 runs over Pakistan. Smriti Mandhana scored 52 off 75, and Pooja Vastrakar played an innings of 67 runs off 59 balls.
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024- The Indian Women’s Team won again by 6 wickets in this match. The Pakistan team scored 106 runs, batting first after winning the toss. The Indian team reached the target of 106 runs in 18.5 overs, scoring 108 runs. Arundhati Reddy had a brilliant bowling spell, taking three wickets in four overs.
