CWC 2025 [WATCH]: Fatima Sana uses Bugspray Mid-Match to combat buginvasia during Ind-W US PAK-W-G game

In a bizarre and unexpected interruption at the ICC World Cup ladies 2025The High-Stakes Meeting between India And Pakistan In Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium came to a halt, not because of rain, but because of a swarm that penetrates the field. What started as mild irritation soon changed into a complete disruption when players struggled to concentrate in the midst of the ruthless insects. Both Indian and Pakistani cricketers were visibly distracted, waved their hands and covered their faces during the innings. In a rare face, Captain of Pakistan Fatima Himself stepped up to tackle the situation and resorted to an unconventional but practical solution, bug spray.

CWC 2025 IND vs PAK-W: Fatima Sana leads fumical effort on the field

The fly invasion started around the 20th of the innings of India, just when De Dusking began to settle over Colombo. The swarm quickly became thicker, floated near the pitch and bowling fold, causing the game to be disrupted. Pakistan Spinner Nashra Sandhu was seen complaining at the referee, while offspinner Rameen Shamim Had to receive help on the field after an insect entered her eye. At a remarkable moment, a Pakistan replacement rushed to the ground with a can of insect spray, who took Fatima Skipper. She started spraying near the bowling folding and around the players to ward off the insects, applause from both teammates and spectators quickly think for her.

Despite the temporary measure, the problem remained, which forced referees to take an early beverage fracture. When the flies continued to swarm, the game was officially paused after 34 overs for professional. An employee who was wearing a gas mask came in the field with a fake machine, which covers almost the entire outfield and pitch area in anti-insect smoke. As soon as the haze had disappeared and the conditions improved, the players returned to resume the game, a rare scene that changed an intense India -Pakistan match into a moment of shared humor and lighting in the midst of the chaos.

Here is the video:

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India succeeded in a competitive total of 247 in their 50 overs despite early breakthroughs by Pakistan Bowlers. Harleen Deol‘s 46 and Staff’32 Anchored the innings, while Richa GhoshThe late Blitz of 35 out of 20 balls gave India the late momentum. Pakistan’s Fatima, Diana Baig And Sadia Iqbal Led the bowling effort and regularly picked up crucial wickets. The Indian top and middle order showed resilience under pressure, where partnerships tick the scoreboard. Pakistan’s chase began and lost important wickets early, including Muneeba Ali And Sadaf ShasLimiting their momentum. Sidra Amin Damp fought with an 81-run beat, but the required run speed climbed steep. With nine wickets down, Pakistan 90 from 46 balls needed, so that a tense finish was set up. The competition has so far been dominated by disciplined Indian bowling and steady batting, creating a high drama in Colombo.

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