Overview

• Umpires paused play after flies swarmed the field, and ground staff carried out on‑field fumigation that delayed the match for about 15 minutes.
• Video from the game showed Pakistan captain Fatima Sana spraying around teammates in an effort to deter the insects.
• Subsequent coverage refuted social-media allegations that a drug was used, confirming the spray was standard bug repellent.
• The fixture at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium resumed after treatment of the playing area and India went on to win by 88 runs.
• Post-match reports noted the Indian team did not take part in the customary handshake with Pakistan.