In a tense ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match against India, Sidra Amin etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Pakistani woman cricketer to hit a six against India in Women's ODIs. This historic moment occurred during Pakistan's chase of 248 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India Women won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of 247. Richa Ghosh's late innings surge, scoring a quickfire 35 off 20 balls, helped India reach a respectable total. Diana Baig was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming 4 wickets. India's innings saw starts from Smriti Mandhana (23) and Pratika Rawal (31), but they couldn't capitalize. Harleen Deol (46) and Jemimah Rodrigues (32) also contributed, but Pakistan's bowlers kept India in check.
Pakistan's chase began with Muneeba Ali and Sadaf Shamas at the crease. However, Pakistan faced an uphill battle, needing to overcome India for the first time in women's ODIs. Amidst the pressure, Sidra Amin provided a glimmer of hope and achieved a historic first. She danced down the track against Sneh Rana and swung across the line, sending the ball into the stands over long on for a six. This was the first six by a Pakistan woman against India in ODIs.
Despite Amin's historic six and her impressive innings of 81 off 106 balls, Pakistan struggled to build partnerships. Amin carved a boundary square on the off side, adding to her score. However, she was eventually caught off Sneh Rana's bowling, a crucial moment that swung the match further in India's favor. With Amin's dismissal, Pakistan slumped to 150/8, requiring 105 runs from 72 balls. Sneh Rana eventually picked up Sidra Amin's wicket.
Sidra Amin, a veteran batter, has been a mainstay in Pakistan's ODI squad. She recently became the top ODI century-maker for Pakistan, showcasing her good run-scoring form. In September 2025, she achieved the milestone of surpassing 2000 ODI runs, becoming only the third Pakistani woman to do so. Her overall ODI record stands at 2271 runs in 75 innings, with a high score of 176*.
While Amin's individual achievement provided a moment of celebration for Pakistan, the team faced a daunting task against a strong Indian side. India has historically dominated this fixture, holding an 11-0 lead in women's ODIs. The match was played under the shadow of political tensions between the two nations.
