IND vs PAK Run-Out Sparked Controversy: Muneeba run-out issue against India has been settled.

Run-Out Sparked Controversy: The Indian team defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in Match 6 of the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. R. The most talked-about topic of the match at the Premadasa Stadium was the run-out of Muneeba Ali. She was run out by a throw from Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma. This incident occurred on the last ball of the fourth over of the Pakistani innings. The Pakistani camp appeared dissatisfied with the third umpire's decision.

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Muniba Ali's run-out sparked controversy.

An appeal for LBW was made against Muneeba Ali, but the umpire rejected the Indian players' appeal. Meanwhile, Muneeba stepped out of her crease slightly, and when Deepti Sharma's throw hit the stumps, the Pakistani player's bat was in the air. The third umpire initially declared Muneeba not out, but after reviewing the replays, he ruled in India's favor. Muneeba was not trying to run, so the umpire made the correct decision.

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Pakistani team has clarified, saying the issue has been resolved.

Now, the Pakistani team has clarified the entire matter. Pakistani bowler Diana Baig said in a press meet, "I think the issue of Muneeba Ali's run-out has been resolved now. I don't want to discuss it further right now." Whatever happened and whatever the situation was, I think it's all been resolved.

Fatima Sana's Argument with the Umpire.

When Muneeba Ali was declared run out, Pakistani team captain Fatima Sana was seen arguing with the fourth umpire for a long time. Had the Indian team taken a review against Muneeba, she would have been given out LBW. Former Australian cricketer Mel Jones explained this decision during the match. Also Read: ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first Mel Jones said that if a batsman is not running and has placed any part of their bat behind the popping crease once, but at the time of the bails falling, any part of their bat or body is not touching the ground inside the crease, they can be given out. This was the case with Muneeba.

Summary

Harleen Deol scored 46 runs from 65 balls for India in this match. Richa Ghosh played a blistering innings of 35 runs not out from 20 balls. India set a target of 248 runs for Pakistan, and they were bowled out for 159. Sidra Amin scored 81 runs. Indian fast bowler Kranti Gaur took three wickets and was named Player of the Match. With this victory, India's record against Pakistan in women's ODIs improved to 12-0.