Bizarre! Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Calls ‘Tails’, Match Referee Shandre Fritz and Presenter Mel Jones Say ‘Heads’ Instead During Toss of IND-W vs PAK-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match (Watch Video)
The IND-W vs PAK-W ICC Women's World Cup 2025 toss witnessed an unusual moment where the match referee and presenter mistakenly made the wrong call after Pakistan captain Fatima Sana had said 'tails' while her counterpart Harmanpreet Kaur tossed the coin. Fatima Sana won the toss and put India to bat first.
The toss at the IND-W vs PAK-W ICC Women's World Cup 2025 witnessed a bizarre development with Pakistan captain Fatima Sana calling 'tails' and it being misinterpreted as 'heads'. India and Pakistan are locking horns in the sixth match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5 and at the toss, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana made the call while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur tossed the coin. Fatima Sana was clearly heard saying 'tails' and after the coin landed, match referee Shandre Fritz and the presenter Mel Jones said that it was 'heads' instead. This was a clear case of miscommunication and led to Fatima Sana winning the toss and opting to bowl first against India. India Women’s Team Skips Customary Handshake With Pakistan Women Ahead of High-Voltage IND-W vs PAK-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match.
Fatima Sana Calls 'Tails' Match Referee, Presenter Say 'Heads' Instead
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