Video from the sixth match of the ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup featuring India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday has sparked discussions on social media, but not for the absence of shaking hands. The focus has changed to the throw itself, where Captain Pakistan Fatima Sana appeared to call “tail,” only for the officer to throw to declare “head” as a call. This led to Pakistan to win the throw. In particular, Captain Pakistan did not object or respond to the same. The decision immediately attracted online attention, with fans questioning whether Pakistan had “unfairly” won it. There was no official statement confirming the call, leaving things unable to resolve due to continuous discussion across the platform. Pakistan, after winning the throw, choosing to bowls first and quickly made progress, breaking into the Indian lineup, picking up an important early wickets that could affect the results of the match. Watch a moment that leads to controversy throwing hereAfter 41 overs, India was 179 to 5, with an important contribution from Pratika Rawal (31), Smriti Mandhana (23), Harleen Deol (46), Harmanpreet Kaur (19), and Jemimah Rodrigues (32).
Pakistan won the throw and chose for a bowl first. Skipper Fatima Sana described the call to the cloudy (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Speaking earlier than toss, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said: “We play a good series here before WC. We think positively and want to do it well. Meanwhile, Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana outlined his team’s approach: “We will bowl first, look like there is a moisture in the goal.
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The throwing controversy has added an unexpected layer of controversy to a tense match, with both teams need to focus on operating the field, the situation, and the pressure of one of the most high-profile cricket competitions.
