Colombo: After the no-handshake start and toss controversy in the high-voltage ICC Women’s World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, the cricket turned out to be one-sided as the women in green struggled to chase a victory target of 248.

But by no means was the action uneventful.

In a bizarre incident at the R Premadasa Stadium, the match had to be halted for a few minutes due to the invasion of a swarm of insects.

The Indian innings was in its 28th over when Pakistani bowler Nashra Sandhu was seen swinging her towel to keep the flies away. A few of her teammates went up to the umpire, who were then seen talking to off-field officials on their earphones.

A Pakistani substitute fielder brought out a spray, which was passed on to Fatima Sana.

The Pakistani captain then waged

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