Summary

  1. Pakistan need 248 to winpublished at 15:02 BST 5 October 2025

    We're about to see just how good of a total that is for India as Pakistan try to chase it down and claim their first win over their rivals in women's ODI.

    Everyone is back out there now - the umpires, India's fielders, Pakistan's opener and, of course, the bugs.

    Let's go!

  2. 'A fighting total for us'published at 15:00 BST 5 October 2025

    India batter Jemimah Rodrigues: "You had to concentrate more, you couldn't much because the bugs were just coming everywhere. But you have to do what you have to do out there.

    "It wasn't an easy pitch to bat on because it was covered for 48 hours. There was a lot of moisture which was giving it a bit of hold. But this is a fighting total for us."

    On Richa Ghosh batting at 8: "I was batting so I'm not sure but I assume it was just to allow her to go out for the last five overs, not think too much and just hit the ball. She did that outstandingly well today.

    "I would say it is a fighting score. We can't take anything lightly but I think the pitch and the conditions will suit our bowlers a lot more."

  3. Postpublished at 14:58 BST 5 October 2025

    Thanks, Matt, and hello to our mystery fridge reader!

    Following a cricket live text on something that also holds the contents of your sandwiches - what a world!

    Anyway, back to the cricket and Pakistan bowled admirably in Colombo but has Richa Ghosh's late cameo for India taken the game away from them?

  4. Postpublished at 14:51 BST 5 October 2025

    I have big news. Our fridge reader has checked back in. Now we just need them to get in touch. Please address your message to Mr Sam Drury, who will take you through the start of the chase...

  5. Postpublished at 14:46 BST 5 October 2025

    This is the first time Pakistan have dismissed India in an ODI but it will also require their highest chase in the format.

    They have done well but it could have been better too...

  6. Postpublished at 14:43 BST 5 October 2025

    Richa Ghosh finishes with a very useful 35 from 20 balls. It has ensured India are favourites.

  7. Postpublished at 14:42 BST 5 October 2025

    Melissa Story
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    A real achievement for Pakistan to bowl India all out. Really positive signs from their bowling attack although some sloppy work in the field.

  8. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 50 overs

    Thakur c Nawaz b Baig 0 (Ind 247 all out)

    Sliced in the air by Renuka Singh Thakur and caught this time by the keeper. India are bowled out in exactly 50 overs. Diana Baig finishes with four wickets.

  9. Postpublished at 14:41 BST 5 October 2025

    Shachi Pai
    Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio Sports Extra

    There was not quite enough elevation there from Kranti Goud. A slightly half-hearted shot but she has done her job.

  10. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 49.5 overs

    Goud c Riaz b Baig 8 (Ind 247-9)

    Kranti Goud holes out. That means number 11 will face the last.

  11. Postpublished at 14:40 BST 5 October 2025

    Shachi Pai
    Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio Sports Extra

    Look away Pakistan fans. The fielding has been really poor in the last few overs and they are letting India get away with things.

  12. Ind 247-8published at 49.4 overs

    Kranti Goud pulls for four now too...

  13. Postpublished at 14:39 BST 5 October 2025

    Melissa Story
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    There was no communication whatsoever in that catch. Really sloppy work.

  14. dropped catch

    Ghosh dropped on 34published at 49.3 overs

    Wicketkeeper and fielder collide and the ball goes down. Bowler Diana Baig is fuming.

  15. Ind 242-8published at 49.2 overs

    Pakistan are behind on their overs too. They've had to bring a fielders in.

  16. Postpublished at 14:38 BST 5 October 2025

    Shachi Pai
    Former Lancashire batter on BBC Radio Sports Extra

    Pakistan have been doing so well to create that dot ball pressure but Richa Ghosh is timing things beautifully. How many can they get in this last over?

  17. Ind 240-8published at 49.1 overs

    She's got everything! Richa Ghosh on the Joe Root scoop - The Roop.

    She swishes it over short third for four.

  18. Ind 236-8published at 49 overs

    The person following via their fridge doesn't know what they've been missing since they last checked in...

  19. Ind 235-8published at 48.5 overs

    Richa Ghosh...

    It's all hand-eye and power as she crouches low and swings a sweep past square leg for another four.

  20. Ind 230-8published at 48.3 overs

    What a shot this is! Kranti Goud creams her first ball for four on the drive.

    The India bench is beaming.