🔗 Share this article Indian Women's Team Defy Insect Invasion to Sail to Chilly Win Over Pakistan in Women’s Cricket World Cup Pace bowler Kranti Goud and the spinner Deepti Sharma took three wickets each as the Indian side defeated their opponents by 88 runs in their World Cup match, which began like recent ones between the countries men’s teams without a handshake from the skippers and then featured a controversial run-out of a Pakistan opener. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, did not shake hands with Pakistan’s Fatima Sana during the coin toss and the teams walked off without post-match pleasantries after the match amidst diplomatic strains between the two south Asian neighbours. The captains at the men’s Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates similarly avoided handshakes at games between the two rivals. India has accused Pakistan of having involvement in attacks on tourists that claimed many lives. Game Overview India lost the toss, they were all out for 247 runs in their allotted overs. Their openers, Pratika Rawal and star player Smriti Mandhana, shared 48 runs for the first wicket before the bowler had Mandhana lbw for a 23 off 32. Rawal made 31 before she was bowled by spinner Iqbal. Kaur scored 19 before she was caught behind off Diana Baig. Harleen Deol was the top scorer for the team with 46 runs and Ghosh made a rapid 35* to boost their team to a competitive total. Rodrigues (32), Deepti (25) and Sneh Rana (20) all made valuable contributions, while Baig took four for 69 for Pakistan and the duo had two wickets apiece. The match was halted for 15 minutes because insects were bothering the cricketers. Pakistan’s Innings Pakistan were bowled out for 159 runs in 43 overs. Sole fifty of the match in Colombo came from Sidra Amin, who made 81. Pakistan’s first wicket was lost in a controversial fashion when the opening batter Muneeba Ali was adjudged run out. She had placed her bat after returning to her crease, having moved forward to attempt a stroke. The bat was then seen to be lifted when an India throw struck the wickets. Sana argued with the fourth umpire that the batter was not running but the decision stood. Amin’s 106-ball innings included a maximum and nine boundaries. Goud took three wickets for 20 runs and Sharma finished with 3/45.