'You don't need evidence, there is proof': Ex-India cricketer's brutal dig at Pakistan in Women's World Cup

Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra took a sharp swipe at Pakistan while doing commentary, highlighting India Women’s dominance in the limited-overs format.

“Here, you don’t need evidence to prove whether you win or lose, the proof is visible to everyone. And that proof is, India leads 11-0,” Chopra said, referencing India Women’s unbroken record against Pakistan in ODIs.

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His remark comes amid several disputed claims from Pakistan in the wake of heightened political tensions.

Backing the team, India men’s captain Suryakumar Yadav also dismissed any notions of a rivalry between the women’s sides, expressing confidence in India extending their winning streak and making the record 12-0. “I’ll again say rivalry is when the competition is neck to neck. 11-0 is not a rivalry. If our women's team focuses on playing good cricket, it will be 12-0,” he said.

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On the field, India Women maintained control as Pakistan found it difficult to chase a modest target. At the end of 36 overs, Pakistan were 130 for five in their 50-over innings, needing 118 runs from 84 balls to reach India’s total.

Muneeba Ali was the first wicket to fall, departing for 21, while Sadaf Shamas (6) and Aliya Riaz (28) also fell cheaply. Sidra Amin, however, was steady with 66 runs off 49 balls, striking at 170.21, while Natalia Pervaiz contributed 33. Fatima Sana, the Pakistan captain, could only manage 21 before being caught by Smriti Mandhana off Deepti Sharma. Sidra Nawaz remained unbeaten on 11.

India’s bowlers were clinical, with Kranti Gaud taking three wickets for 12 overs and Deepti Sharma claiming two, keeping Pakistan under pressure throughout.

The win would not only extend India’s dominance over Pakistan to 12 consecutive ODI victories but also reinforce the growing gap between the two sides in the women’s game. A victory in Colombo would also see India rise to the top of the standings over Australia.