A moment of utter confusion marked the early stages of Pakistan’s innings against India in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Sunday, when opener Muneeba Ali was dismissed in controversial fashion off the final delivery of the fourth over. The incident began when Kranti Gaud bowled one that trapped Muneeba in front of middle and leg. India went up in a loud appeal for LBW, but wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh didn’t appear convinced, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur chose not to review. As the players discussed the appeal, Deepti Sharma produced a sharp direct hit at the striker’s end, catching Muneeba unaware outside her crease.

Initially, the big screen showed “NOT OUT” after the third umpire’s first review, as Muneeba seemed to have dragged her bat back inside the line. But in a dra

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