16th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025On October 15, R. of Colombo. Held at the Premadasa Stadium, an exciting match was witnessed between England Women And pakistan womencaptain of pakistan fatima sana In slightly cloudy conditions, they won the toss and decided to field first. England, so far unbeaten in the tournament, started their innings with high expectations, but Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack made it challenging from the very beginning. Some great performances were seen in this clash fatima sana Emerging as a hero, especially with a sensational bowling moment that stunned cricket fans around the world.
Fatima Sana’s brilliant ball dismisses Nat Sciver-Brunt in World Cup game
The first ball of the seventh over, flashing a memorable moment, swung sharply and completely deceived Sciver-Brunt who attempted an aggressive cut shot. The ball hit the bottom of his gloves before hitting the stumps, leaving the spectators breathless and creating extraordinary scenes on the field.
This wicket was reminiscent of Sana’s previous brilliant dismissals early in the innings, cementing her dominance and control of the game. At that time England’s score was 38 runs for 3 wickets, which included Sana’s 3.1 overs, 1 maiden, 13 runs and 2 important wickets. His disciplined seam bowling and ability to swing the ball consistently put Pakistan in the driving seat early in the game
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Fatima Sana gets another chance and wins the battle between the captains and Nat Sciver-Brunt has to depart.
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England’s batting order faltered in front of Pakistan’s disciplined attack.
Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first, a decision that put immediate pressure on the England batsmen. The match started late due to rain, but once it started, Pakistan’s bowling attack led by Fatima ensured that England struggled to build any momentum.
England’s top order collapsed after losing seven wickets for just 79 runs in 25 overs, fighting hard but failing to penetrate Pakistan’s disciplined bowling. bowler with sana Saadia Iqbal And Diana Baig Achieved significant successes, including key wickets including that of Sadiya Sophia Dunkley And emma lambof England amy jones And tammy beaumont Was out cheaply, due to which the innings faltered. The middle and lower order tried to resist, but constant pressure and swing bowling ensured that no significant partnerships were formed. By the time rain intervened, England were at 79/7, with only a few batsmen left to see if they could save the innings.
The story of the match was defined by England’s batting fatigue and clinical execution from Pakistan’s bowlers, punctuated by Sana’s breathtaking deliveries that constantly troubled the batsmen. His ability to swing the ball both ways and maintain strong lines helped Pakistan maintain control despite rain interruptions. The Pakistani fielding unit supported their bowlers well, holding on to save runs and putting pressure on an already weak English batting order. The match added an exciting chapter to the Women’s World Cup 2025 as Pakistan showed determination and skill while England faced the challenge of regrouping after a testing innings.
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