’Uninvited’ guest in India-Pakistan match, game had to be stopped

The India-Pakistan match now means extra fuss and drama. A few days ago, the handshake controversy and complications over receiving the trophy provided more food for discussion in cricket in the men's Asia Cup. This time, the two countries are facing each other in the Women's ODI World Cup. That match was also stopped once due to mosquito infestation.

India lost the toss and opted to bat at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India was batting at 122 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 28 overs. In the next over, a swarm of mosquitoes surrounded the cricketers around the crease.

The game was stopped for a few minutes due to mosquito infestation. At that time, Muniba Ali and Fatima were having fun spraying.

After 34 overs, trouble again. This time, action was taken vigorously. The field was sprayed by professional insecticide sprayers. At that time, the cricketers of both teams were outside the field. As a result, the game was stopped for about 15 minutes.

India managed to bat for the full 50 overs despite the mosquito infestation. The team scored 247 runs before being all out on the last ball of the innings.

For India, the highest score of 46 runs came from Harleen Deol, who was out for three. Diana Baig was the brightest among the Pakistani bowlers. She took 4 wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs.