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IND vs PAK Women's World Cup 2025: India's newest pace sensation, Kranti Gaud's impressive performance against Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup has sent shockwaves with the youngster producing a match-winning spell in Colombo.

Defending a mammoth 247-run target, India effectively curbed Pakistan's scoring rate during the powerplay, bundling out arch-rivals for 159.

After her match-winning performance against Pakistan, Gaud dismissed the idea that the hype surrounding the rivalry gets to her.

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"I do not really know much about that because this was my first match, and honestly, I do not pay attention to all that India-Pakistan talk. There is nothing like that for me. I just focus on my job - my duty is to bowl, and that is what I do," Gaud said at the post-match press conference.

The young speedster in her World Cup debut delivered a spectacular performance, dismantling Pakistan's batting lineup with a remarkable spell of 3 for 20 in 10 overs, which included three maidens.

"The team management has not asked me to try anything different or add variations yet. The message has been simple: keep doing what I am doing in all the matches," she said.

Reflecting on her journey, Gaud said, "I'm really happy. Being the Player of the Match today is a very proud moment for me and my family. My India debut was in Sri Lanka, and today I've been named Player of the Match here in Sri Lanka again. I'm truly very happy."

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Gaud's pace proved to be a potent force, as she claimed the wickets of Sadaf Shamas and Aliya Riaz within the first ten overs.

"Right now, we haven't spoken (with India's coaches) much about my speed. The main focus has been on my line and length - making sure I'm bowling in the right areas. That's what we talk about the most. Other than that, there hasn't been much discussion about increasing my pace. The focus is just on maintaining that consistency - nothing extra. Still, I'd like to bowl faster going forward ... (but) I'm comfortable with the pace I'm bowling at," she added.