Colombo, Oct 5: Videos from the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (October 5) sparked a social media storm - not for the cricketing
action, but for a controversial toss moment that has left fans divided.
The clip, which quickly went viral, appeared to show Pakistan captain Fatima Sana calling "tails" during the toss, yet the match official conducting it declared "heads" as the call - with Pakistan still being announced as the winner of the toss.
To the surprise of viewers, Fatima Sana did not react or protest, and the proceedings continued as Pakistan chose to bowl first under overcast conditions. Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, didn't hold their thoughts.
Toss Confusion Draws Online Debate
The toss immediately became a talking point, with fans flooding social media platforms questioning whether Pakistan had "unfairly" won the toss.
During the toss: Pakistani captain called for “Tails”, the presenter said she called “heads” and gave the toss in Pakistan’s favour.
- Abhishek Shetty (@abhishk07) October 5, 2025
Now imagine if the teams were reversed & the outlast team India would have received for this :) pic.twitter.com/bvygvlY7zU
Toss happens for #indvpak match -
Harmanpreet toss the coin
Pak Captain - Tails
Match Referee - Heads is the call… And It’s heads.
Seriously Dumbo?#INDvsPAK
pic.twitter.com/Rweo0ZfomH- Abhishek (@extraa2AB) October 5, 2025
Blunder at the toss
- RW ✝️ (@RuachWalker) October 5, 2025
Pakistan captain called tails, but they declared heads!
India actually won the toss — yet the presenters acted like Pakistan did, and the Pak captain played along.
If they can do this on live TV, imagine what they’ll claim without proof!
#INDvsPAK https://t.co/W17bJbEiHD
Toss drama in IND vs PAK!
- Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) October 5, 2025
Fatima Sana was declared the winner and chose to bowl, but she reportedly called tails while the coin landed on heads!
Referee Mel Jones was heard saying “heads is the call,” suggesting a major mix-up.
pic.twitter.com/R71LkYvqvb
India's Innings: Harleen Deol Top Scores
India, batting first after the toss, posted 247 all out in 50 overs as Harleen Deol led the charge with a composed 46 off 65 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues (32) and Pratika Rawal (31) contributed useful runs, while Richa Ghosh's late cameo - an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls - gave India's total a crucial boost. Sneh Rana (20 off 33 balls) and Deepti Sharma (25 off 33 balls) also shared valuable partnership.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (19) and Smriti Mandhana (23) also got starts but couldn't convert them into big scores.
Pakistan's Bowling Excellence
Pakistan's bowling unit delivered a disciplined and aggressive performance, bundling out India for 247 - marking the first time in ODI World Cup history that Pakistan have dismissed India's entire batting line-up.
Daina Baig was the standout performer, taking 4/69 in 10 overs, while captain Fatima Sana (2/38) and Sadia Iqbal (2/47) picked up crucial wickets in the middle overs.
Speaking at the toss, Harmanpreet said, "We played a good series here before the World Cup. We're thinking positively and are looking to do well. One unfortunate change - Amanjot isn't playing (she's ill), Renuka Thakur replaces her. We've gelled well as a team and are looking forward to today's contest. "
Explaining her decision at the toss, Fatima Sana had said: "We're going to bowl first, looks like there could be some moisture on the wicket. Our confidence is great, and we're hoping to play better today. Anything under 250 could be a good chase. "
