While India’s bowlers dominated the proceedings by bowling out Pakistan for just 55 runs, the Pakistan skipper waged a lone battle with the ball, snaring three wickets before India eventually won the contest by seven wickets.
The first of these was Shafali Verma, who had begun aggressively in pursuit of the modest total but fell off her sixth ball, chipping a catch back towards the bowler. After taking the catch, Fatima gestured in the direction of the pavilion.
Fatima admitted to her offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Supriya Das of The Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Despite the heavy loss against India, all is not lost for Pakistan, as they go head-to-head against Hong Kong, China, in the Asia Cup today. A win here will see the side into the semi-finals of the tournament.
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