At the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, a tense moment at the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup saw Pakistan’s Muneeba Ali run out in a strange way. The Pakistani team was chasing 248 after India had bowled them out for 247.
The wicket came on the last ball of the fourth over. Muneeba had survived a leg‑by‑leg‑waist (lbw) appeal from Kranti Gaud, because India chose not to use the replay even though the video later showed three clear balls. She was then out of her crease when Deepti Sharma’s throw hit the stumps. Though Muneeba had grounded her bat earlier, the third umpire’s replay showed the bat was in the air when the ball struck the stumps, so she was dismissed for a quick two runs.
The decision sparked a heated exchange on the field. Pakistan’s skipper, Fatima Sana, approached the fourth umpire while Muneeba stood nearby, arguing that she had been grounded and had no intention to run. The officials did not change the call. Sidra Amin then came in to bat to keep the game moving.
According to the cricket laws, a batter is considered out of her ground unless part of her body or bat is behind the popping crease. Because Muneeba was not running or diving toward her ground, she was judged to be out, so the umpire’s decision followed the rules.
This incident has added drama to the India‑Pakistan clash in the Women’s World Cup, and fans are watching closely to see whether the next play will swing the momentum again.
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