A stressful and dramatic moment of Colombo’s R. The ICC at the Premdasa Stadium changed his head during the sixth match of the Women’s World Cup 2025, when Pakistan’s inaugural batsman Muniba Ali was involved in a highly controversial run-out against India.
The incident occurred on the final ball of the fourth over and confusion and tension arose on the field. Muniba Ali had safely frozen his bat just before delivery from Indian Pesar Kranti Gaud. The on-field umpire did not initially give him out, but the left-handed batsman stepped outside his crease and again returned to the ground.
Muniba Ali’s run-out in Pakistan fumming in Colombo
The situation became even more dramatic when Deepti Sharma’s throw hit the stumps, while the Pakistani opener picked up his bat. Then, the third umpire, Kerin Classes, came in the picture. Multiple Replays showed different angles, and Muniba took his bat to the ground and then lifted it, making the decision very misleading.
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After reviewing, the third umpire declared Ali out, leading to hot reactions from the Pakistan team. The Pakistan camp was clearly disappointed. Captain Fatima Sana argued for a long time with the fourth umpire Kim Cotton, while Ali was waiting on the border to come out of the ground.
Coaches and other assistant staff were also surprised, pointing to the fingers and discussing dismissal. Stress and confusion on everyone’s face were clear. On the other hand, the Indian team remained calm and composed, showing no response to the drama against their rivals.
Muniba’s run-out issue has already been decided: Diana Baig
After India won the match by 88 runs in Colombo, Pakistan’s pacer Diana Baig confirmed that the issue was resolved within the team and when asked about the dismissal, he was not chosen to comment any more. He clarified that there is no need to discuss it now.
Diana Baig told reporters, as quoted by Hindustan Times, “Muniba’s run-out issue has already resolved, I am confident. I don’t want to talk more about it now. Whatever happened and whatever the situation, I think it is resolved.”
Mail Jones described Muniba Ali’s controversial run-out in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as a struggle against India
Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Mail Jones explained the controversial run-out of Pakistan’s Muniba Ali during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. He clarified that Ali was not walking or when she was picking up her bat after the ground, the third umpire had dropped her out.
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According to cricket law, a batsman is considered safe only when keeping or dives by keeping the bat or part of the body in contact with the ground. Since Ali was stable, lifting his bat meant that he lost contact with the crease, causing dismissal.
Mail Jones said in the air during the Indo-Pakistan match, “The law of cricket 30.1.2. A batsman will not be considered out of his ground out and out of his ground to diving, and after taking some part of his bat to the ground, the bats beyond the popping crease.”
The broadcaster further said, “There has been a loss of contact between the land and its person or any part of the bat or that person and that person. So, she was not running, and she was not diving.
