PAK vs AUS | Twitter in splits as Sana rallies team into desperate pleas to umpire despite gaffing run-out
Pakistan have built up their reputation in the cricket world as a nation that wears their heart on its sleeves, often using emotion to fuel glory as well as self-destruct. Skipper Fatima Sana is no different, as she showcased during an absurd incident against Australia at the Women's World Cup.
Pakistan stood on the brink of history at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo as their bowling efforts had left defending World champions Australia teetering and on the verge of a substantially sub-par score. After surviving through the powerplay at 40/2, the Women from Down Under endured a tragic collapse to 76/7 with Beth Mooney the only recognized batter remaining. However, the veteran had already made a brilliant start to her innings by racing past 30 and with tailenders like Kim Garth and Alana King more than capable of holding a bat at the other end, wickets remained a priority for the Asian contingent if they were to register a first-ever WODI win over their rivals in 18 attempts. In this dire situation, skipper Fatima Sana was handed an opportunity on a platter but not only did she let it slip but also embarassed her team in the aftermath.
On the penultimate ball of the 28th over, Mooney turned a ball off her pads towards midwicket and called for a quick double. However, Garth was not epecting the late call and was well beyond the halfway mark when the fielder took control of the ball. An accurate throw was fired in towards the stumps but Fana had made the rookie mistake of being in front of the stumps rather than behind, which meant she intercepted the ball midway through its journey. The youngtser executed an awkward turn to take off the bails as quick as she could but enough time had spanned for Garth to get home comfortably, much to Sana's frustration who smacked the ball into the deck out of frustration. Despite the realization of having messed up, Sana curiously pressed the umpire to go upstairs by making an appeal. When the official denied her request, a group of Pakistan players swarmed her, desperately pleading for a review even as the umpire firmly stood her ground.
Sana had to ultimately wave her players away and the replays confirmed any replay would have been futile, causing much amusement to Twitterati.
Misses!
— Sanjuvsamson (@Sanjuvsams50351)
True!
A huge opportunity missed for Pakistan, the runout was there for the taking but Fatima collected the ball too far in front of the stumps
— Shubham (@stumpmictalks)
Huge opportunity misses!
That run-out miss by Fatima Sana will cost a chance for Pakistan's historic win against Australia.
— #Hundred2025 #CPL #AUSvSA (@RoHITMANfans)
Well played!
I'm so happy for Fatima Sana , I hope Pakistan gets over the line vs. Australia. Right now, the Aussies are 89 for 7
— Dane Patrick Ingram (@DaneDdm)
Nice!
Fatima Sana’s new ball spell vs Australia
— Danish (@PctDanish)
Let's See!
People really think Pakistan will win this? It’s Australia, they will somehow win this.
— SpeakingMyMind (@SpeakingMind25)
Aus Struggling!
ICC Women's World Cup 2025
— khel live (@khellive91)
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women
Australia 100/7 after 32 overs
Brilliant catch!
Beth Mooney is standing in between! 😱 🌀 Rameen Shamim pulls off a STUNNING diving C&B to send Wareham packing at 7 down!
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk)
Yeah!
Good idea to bring Shamim back on
— Arbaz (@arbazahsan17)
Nice Grab!
Rameen Shamim follows through with a well-taken catch to get rid of Georgia Wareham 👌
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup)
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