The ICC Women’s World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo was mired in controversy even before the first ball was bowled. The toss, overshadowed by confusion and a seemingly incorrect call, set the stage for a riveting encounter that saw India extend their unbroken streak against Pakistan in Women’s ODIs.

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Toss Controversy Clouds the India-Pakistan Rivalry

The longstanding tradition of a pre-match handshake between the two sides remained absent, mirroring the Asia Cup earlier this year. Skippers Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana skipped the customary handshake, highlighting the tense rivalry.

The controversy erupted when Harmanpreet spun the coin, and Fatima Sana called tails. However, presenter Mel Jones

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