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Hit or flop? How PAK players who insulted India performed in World Cup match vs arch-rivals

Debashis Sarangi

Nashra Sandhu flopped vs India [Source: AFP]Nashra Sandhu flopped vs India [Source: AFP]

On Sunday, India Women extended their dominant run over Pakistan Women, securing a clinical victory in the ongoing World Cup. After posting a competitive total of 247 runs, India Women bowled Pakistan out for 159 runs, recording their second win in the tournament. 

Several Pakistani players were already in the spotlight before the match began, courtesy of their controversial acts that triggered the Indian fans. As the game has concluded, here we analyse how those particular players from Pakistan fared in the contest against India. 

Sidra Ameen

How Sidra Ameen insulted India

Pakistan Women's opening batter Sidra Ameen recently slammed two magnificent centuries in the three-match ODI series against South Africa before the World Cup. After completing her ton in the second match, Sidra Ameen ridiculed India, signalling '6-0' and supporting Pakistan's unverified claim of downing six Indian jets during the operation Sindoor. 

Impact of Sidra Ameen in India vs Pakistan Women's WC match

  • Sidra Ameen is Pakistan Women's most dependable batter, and she let her bat do the talking against India in the World Cup. Riding on a few lucky escapes, the right-hander scored 81 runs off 106 deliveries. 
  • Her heroic knock not only helped her regain her mojo after registering a golden duck in Pakistan Women's tournament opener against Bangladesh Women, but also kept Pakistan alive in the contest. She was the only shining light from Pakistan's batting perspective, ensuring they breached the 150-run mark in the riveting contest. 

Verdict: Hit

Nashra Sandhu

How Nashra Sandhu insulted India

Nashra Sandhu finished the South Africa series on a high note, bagging six wickets in the last ODI. Sandhu, who went wicketless in the first couple of games, celebrated her redemption by recreating Haris Rauf's infamous '6-0' gesture, just like Sidra Ameen. 

Impact of Nashra Sandhu in India vs Pakistan Women's WC match

Criterion
Data
Overs10
Wickets1
Runs conceded
52
Runs scored2*

(Nashra Sandhu vs IND in Women's WC 2025 match)

  • Nashra Sandhu didn't have a memorable outing against India in the Women's World Cup. The left-arm spinner managed a solitary wicket while conceding 52 runs in her ten-over spell. 
  • She registered the second-worst economy (5.2) among the Pakistan bowlers and the worst economy among spinners from both sides on a track that had genuine assistance for spin bowling. Additionally, Sandhu was dismissed for just two runs, failing to contribute with the bat as well. 

Verdict: Flop

Fatima Sana

How Fatima Sana mocked India

Pakistan Women's team captain joined Haris Rauf as well as her teammates in ridiculing India when the Asia Cup coincided with their series against South Africa Women. While fielding near the boundary ropes, Fatima Sana recreated Rauf's viral gesture of downing jets, which received loud cheers from several members of the Pakistani dugout. 

Impact of Fatima Sana in India vs Pakistan Women's WC match

Criterion
Data
Overs10
Wickets2
Runs conceded
38
Runs scored2

(Fatima Sana vs IND in Women's WC)

  • Fatima Sana played as one of the leading all-rounders from her side against India in the Women's World Cup. She bowled well in the game, scalping crucial wickets of Smriti Mandhana and Sneh Rana. 
  • She finished her spell with impressive figures of two for 38 in ten overs, registering the best economy rate from her side. 
  • So, it's fair to say that she was impactful with the ball, playing a crucial role in restricting India Women to a slightly sub-par total. However, she couldn't do anything significant with the bat, getting dismissed for two runs in 15 deliveries. So, overall, she had an average impact for Pakistan Women in this match. 

Verdict: Average

Conclusion

So, our analysis suggests that Sidra Ameen was a decisive hit, while Fatima Sana blew hot and cold. Meanwhile, Nashra Sandhu appeared to be an 'all talk no show' candidate, registering a flop show in the mother of all battles.