Diana Baig of Pakistan Women has spoken out over Muneeba Ali’s contentious run-out during Match 6 of the Women’s World Cup 2025 versus India Women in Colombo.
For those who are unaware, India requested an LBW off Kranti Gaud’s delivery on Muneeba Ali 12th delivery.
Muneeba’s bat was initially grounded behind the crease, but she lifted it briefly when Deepti Sharma‘s throw came in, hitting the stumps and catching her bat not grounded.
Even though Muneeba was not attempting to run, she was ruled out for being caught beyond her crease, which disappointed Pakistan’s camp.
The following interaction between a reporter and Baig took place at the post-match briefing, as reported by India Today.
Reporter:
“Muneeba was run-out, and the captain also raised some concerns regarding that incident. Has the management made any decision on this matter? Any comment on Muneeba’s run-out?”
Baig:
“Muneeba’s run-out issue has already been settled, I believe. I don’t want to talk much about it now. Whatever happened and whatever the situation was, I think it has been resolved.”
There was some confusion over whether the left-handed batter was actually run-out or not. This also caused a brief pause during the fourth over of the run-chase. The team, spearheaded by skipper Fatima Sana, questioned the decision with the umpires.
Coming to the match, India reigned supreme and emerged victorious by 88 runs. There were plenty of batters who got starts from the Indian setup. However, none of them could convert it into a knock of substance as India were bowled out for 247 in their 50-over quota, with Harleen Deol being the top-scorer with 46 off 65. Baig was the pick of the bowlers as the right-armer picked up a four-wicket haul.
Out to chase the target, Sidra Amin played a valiant 81-run knock off 106 balls riding on her luck as she was reprieved multiple times. However, apart from her and Natalia Pervaiz (33 off 46), no one could get past the 20-run mark as India successfully restricted the Women in Green. Kranti Goud was awarded the Player of the Match award for her splendid figures of 3/20 in 10 overs.
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