Did Pakistan ‘unfairly’ win the toss towards India? Controversial name sparks debate – Watch

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana seemingly referred to as “tails” however the official instantly introduced “heads” (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Pakistan received the toss and opted to bowl first. Skipper Fatima Sana attributed the decision to the overcast situations (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana seemingly referred to as “tails” however the official instantly introduced “heads” (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Pakistan received the toss and opted to bowl first. Skipper Fatima Sana attributed the decision to the overcast situations (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana seemingly referred to as “tails” however the official instantly introduced “heads” (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Movies from the sixth match of the ICC Ladies's World Cup 2025 that includes India and Pakistan on the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday have triggered a flurry of dialogue on social media, however not for the absence of handshakes. The main focus has shifted to the toss itself, the place Pakistan captain Fatima Sana appeared to name “tails,” just for the official conducting the toss to declare “heads” as the decision. This resulted in Pakistan successful the toss. Notably, the Pakistan skipper didn't protest or react to the identical. The choice instantly drew consideration on-line, with followers questioning whether or not Pakistan had “unfairly” received the toss. There was no official assertion confirming the decision, leaving the matter unsettled as discussions continued throughout platforms. Pakistan, after successful the toss, opted to bowl first and shortly made progress, breaking into the Indian batting line-up, choosing up essential early wickets that might affect the result of the match. Watch the moment that led to the toss controversy hereAfter 41 overs, India had been 179 for five, with notable contributions from Pratika Rawal (31), Smriti Mandhana (23), Harleen Deol (46), Harmanpreet Kaur (19), and Jemimah Rodrigues (32).

Pakistan received the toss and opted to bowl first. Skipper Fatima Sana attributed the decision to the overcast situations (AP Photograph/Eranga Jayawardena)

Talking forward of the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated: “We performed an excellent collection right here earlier than the WC. We're pondering positively and need to do effectively. One unlucky change — Amanjot is not taking part in (she's sick), Renuka Thakur replaces her. We have gelled effectively as a group and searching ahead to at the moment's contest.” In the meantime, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana outlined her group's method: “We'll bowl first, seems to be like there could possibly be some moisture on the wicket. One change for us — Sadaf Shamas replaces Omaima Sohail — our confidence is nice, hopefully we'll play higher at the moment. Something beneath 250 could possibly be an excellent chase.”

The toss controversy has added an sudden layer of controversy to an already tense fixture, with each groups having to concentrate on dealing with the pitch, situations, and stress of certainly one of cricket's most high-profile rivalries.