Muneeba Ali Run-Out Sparks Pakistan Collapse in Women's ODI World Cup

During the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan, Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali was controversially run out in the fourth over despite not attempting a run. Muneeba initially grounded her bat outside the crease but lifted it as a throw from Deepti Sharma hit the stumps, leading to her dismissal after a third umpire review reversed the initial "not out" call. The dismissal sparked significant confusion and frustration, with Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana engaging with umpires to seek clarification, but the decision was upheld based on cricket laws stating a batter is out if not grounded behind the crease unless running or diving into it, which Muneeba was not doing. Replays showed that had India reviewed the earlier LBW appeal against Muneeba, she would likely have been out, adding further controversy. The match also featured tense moments reflecting the broader India-Pakistan rivalry, including a disputed toss and lack of traditional greetings between teams. Overall, the run-out incident underscored the strict application of cricket laws and heightened tensions in this high-profile encounter.