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Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo India posted 247 against Pakistan in their second game of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after being asked to bat first. However, controversy began right at the toss. Video clips went viral where Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana was heard calling “tails”, but the coin landed on “heads”. Surprisingly, Match Referee Shandre Fritz appeared to mishear Fatima and ruled that Pakistan had won the toss. They chose to bowl. The question remains — if that was the case, why didn’t India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur raise any objection? But the real concern for India began after that.…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo The stage is set at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo for the much-awaited India versus Pakistan match on October 5 (Sunday) in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. However, rain could play a role. On October 4, the Sri Lanka-Australia match was washed out in Colombo. Forecasts suggest more rain on Sunday. After a 59-run win over Sri Lanka in Guwahati in their first match, India sit fourth on the league table with two points and a healthy net run rate of +1.255. Pakistan, on the other hand, started their campaign with a heavy, seven-wicket…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo Team India had an optional practice session a day before their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Practice was supposed to begin at 2 PM IST, but rain played spoilsport. Since morning, dark clouds hovered over Colombo, and light drizzles continued throughout. Just 20-30 minutes before the session, the drizzle turned into a heavy shower, putting the team’s final outdoor session before the marquee match in doubt. At the ground, there were only two reporters — myself and my colleague Trisha Ghosal — along with the host…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo Team India hit the nets for the first time in Colombo as they geared up for the Pakistan clash on October 5, 2025, in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The evening started with light fielding drills under lights. Soon after, players moved to the nets one by one. It was the bowlers who took charge first. Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, N Shree Charani, and Arundhati Reddy trained under bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi. All eyes were on Renuka, who had missed the first game against Sri Lanka. She began with gentle warm-ups…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo It was a nightmarish start for South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 as England handed them a crushing defeat in Guwahati. After being bundled out for just 69 in 20.4 overs, the Proteas could only watch as Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side chased down the target in 14.1 overs without losing a wicket. England’s plan was clear. They went with four spinners — Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, and Charlie Dean — along with two pace options, Lauren Bell and skipper Sciver-Brunt. After winning the toss, they asked South Africa to bat, and…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Colombo October 5, 2025 – India’s second game of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is against arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo. After a convincing 59-run win over Sri Lanka in their opener in Guwahati, the Women in Blue will look to continue their winning momentum. With an 11-0 record against Pakistan in WODIs, India enter as firm favourites. Pakistan, on the other hand, are under pressure. They lost their opening game to Bangladesh by seven wickets after being bowled out for just 129. This match could be the perfect opportunity for India to not only extend their…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati Deepti Sharma’s all-round contribution ensured a convincing 59-run win for India Women over Sri Lanka as they began their home ODI World Cup journey at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. While defending 271, the Indian bowlers knew an early wicket was key, and Kranti Gaud delivered. In the seventh over, she removed Hasini Perera for 14. After that, skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama built a steady 52-run stand for the second wicket. Athapaththu looked dangerous, especially against Deepti Sharma. She smashed the all-rounder for two sixes and two fours. But Deepti struck back, dismissing the…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati India Women were on the brink of humiliation in the first innings of their home ODI World Cup campaign. But a crucial 103-run partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma helped the Women in Blue post a competitive 269/8 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. It was a nightmare start after being asked to bat first. All eyes were on the opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. A solid start was needed, but after adding only 14 runs, Mandhana fell to veteran pacer Udeshika Prabodhani for just eight. Harleen Deol came in at No.…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is set to host the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on September 30 between India and Sri Lanka. Assam recently mourned the loss of one of its favourite sons, singer Zubeen Garg. Now, this World Cup could bring a fresh breath of hope. A 40-minute tribute in memory of the singer will take place before the toss. After that, all focus will shift when Harmanpreet Kaur and her team begin their journey towards glory, aiming to lift the trophy for the first time. Head-to-Head in…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Guwahati On the eve of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener, Team India had a long, intense net session. They take on Sri Lanka on September 30 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. The players entered one by one, but all eyes were on the all-rounder, Amanjot Kaur. Since a back injury sustained during the England tour, Amanjot has yet to play any competitive cricket. On September 27, during a warm-up game in Bengaluru, she did not bowl at all. She batted only for five balls against England in the second warm-up clash. However, today she…