[WATCH] Pakistan players use mosquito spray to remove pests during IND-W vs PAK-W clash of ICC Women's World Cup 2025

The India vs Pakistan game is always about excitement and drama. However, the recent few games have been different, as in the Asia Cup 2025, it was only about tough competition and controversy post the Operation Sindhoor. There was drama on both sides of players not shaking hands with each other, and it continued during the IND-W vs PAK-W in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

The encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo started when the match referee and presenter made a blunder on the Pakistan captain’s decision, where he called tails, but it was heard as heads. There was no handshake between the two captains, Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana.

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One of the scenes of the game was the insects, which were making it hard for the batters to see the ball and stay at the crease. The Indian players reported the issue to the umpires, who had nothing to do apart from continuing the contest. Later, the insects started to create problems even for the Pakistani players.

Watch: Pakistan players use spray to get rid of insects during IND-W vs PAK-W for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

After the fifth ball of the 27 overs, the Pakistan players discussed with the umpires. Nashra Sandu and a few fielders asked for something from the dressing room as the substitute fielder ran into the field with a spray, which was perhaps used to remove mosquitoes. Fatima, the captain, used it liberally to get back at the insects as they called for drinks.

India didn’t display a great performance with the bat. Smriti Mandhana went back to the hut for 23 runs in 32 balls while Pratika Rawal ended with 31 runs in 37 balls with the help of five boundaries. Their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, went back to the dressing room for 19 runs.

The fourth wicket stand between Harleen Deol, who has reached his fifty, and Jemimah Rodrigues is recovering India’s innings as they aim to cross the 250-run mark by the end of their allotted 20 overs.