MCC Backs Muneeba Ali Run-Out; India Beat Pakistan

At R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali was controversially run out on the final ball of the fourth over during Pakistan’s chase of 248 against India after being struck on the pads; she briefly grounded her bat but lifted it as Deepti Sharma’s direct hit broke the stumps and third umpire Kerrin Klaaste reviewed and ruled her out. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) later said the third umpire was “entirely correct,” explaining that Law 30.1.2 only protects batters who are running or diving towards their ground and that the on-field and TV-umpire process was applied accurately. The dismissal provoked animated protests from Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and widespread social-media confusion. India’s 247 — including Harleen Deol’s 46 and Richa Ghosh’s 35 — proved enough as Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs, an 88-run victory for India. Kranti Goud was named Player of the Match for her bowling.