🔗 Share this article India Overcome Bug Invasion to Sail to Chilly Victory Over Pakistani Rivals in Women's World Cup The seam bowler Kranti Goud and spin specialist Deepti Sharma claimed three wickets each as the Indian side routed Pakistan by a substantial margin in their Women’s World Cup encounter, which began similar to recent fixtures between the men’s national sides with no handshake from the captains and then featured a disputed run-out of a Pakistan opener. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, declined to shake hands with Sana during the coin toss and the squads departed without greeting each other after the match amid political tensions between the two neighboring nations. Skippers at the recent men’s Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates similarly avoided handshakes at games between the two rivals. India has accused their neighbor of being involved in tourist assaults that killed dozens. Game Overview Losing the toss, India were all out for 247 runs in their allotted overs. Their openers, Pratika Rawal and star player Mandhana, shared 48 for the first wicket before Sana had Mandhana leg before wicket for a 32-ball 23. Rawal made 31 runs before being bowled by spinner Iqbal. The captain scored 19 runs before she was caught behind off Baig. Deol top-scored for India with 46 and Ghosh made a rapid 35 not out to boost their side to a competitive total. Jemimah Rodrigues (32), Deepti (25) and Rana (20) all made useful runs, while Diana took four for 69 for the opposition and the duo had two wickets each. The match was stopped for 15 minutes because bugs were troubling the cricketers. Pakistan’s Innings Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs. The only half-century of the game in the venue came from Amin, who made 81. Pakistan’s first wicket was lost in a confusing manner when the opener Muneeba Ali was adjudged run out. She had placed her bat after returning to her crease, having stepped out to play a shot. Her bat was then lifted momentarily when an throw struck the wickets. Sana argued with the official that the player was not attempting a run but the decision stood. Amin’s 106-ball innings included a six and nine fours. The seamer took three wickets for 20 runs and the spinner finished with three for 45.