Overview

• India posted 247 on a sluggish Colombo pitch, led by Harleen Deol’s 46 and Richa Ghosh’s late 35*.
• Pakistan were bowled out for 159, with Sidra Amin’s 81 featuring her team’s first ODI six against India.
• A third-umpire review gave Muneeba Ali out after she lifted her bat with no part grounded when Deepti Sharma’s throw hit the stumps, drawing widespread discussion.
• The match also featured procedural and flashpoint moments, including a reported toss error, captains skipping a handshake, and Deepti Sharma’s throw striking Sidra Amin.
• India’s ODI record over Pakistan moved to 12-0 and they topped the table, with South Africa next on October 9.