Colombo: The men had stamped their authority on Pakistan in Dubai last month, winning all three clashes en route to the Asia Cup title.

On another Sunday, fourth in a row, it was the turn of Indian women to dismiss Pakistan’s challenge. ADVERTISEMENT

Up against the green brigade in the ICC Women’s World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. got their act together after the batters were tested at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Asked to bat first after Fatima Sana won the toss under controversial circumstances, India stuttered to 159/5 before finishing on a competitive 247. The top 8 all contributed at least 20 runs, but nobody got a fifty.

Pakistan made a slow start and lost too many wickets early on as they limped to 26/3 in 11 overs. Though they recovered through a 69-run partnership between top-sco

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