Not many events are as exciting as a cricket match between India and Pakistan. It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that the games involving these two teams are the biggest in the cricket calendar. The political tension between the two countries has resulted in the India-Pakistan games having huge stakes.
Besides, as the two teams generally face each other during World Cup games, it becomes all the more crucial. Thus, during the ongoing Women's World Cup 2022, the two Asian teams locked horns on Sunday, and what followed was an absolute cracker of a contest. At the end, it was the Indian team who emerged victorious.
However, one of the major highlights of the game was the Indian players playing with Bismah Maroof's daughter. After the game, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Smirti Mandhana and a few others were seen enjoying their time alongside Fatima, i.e. the daughter of Pakistan's captain. They were seen posing with the little girl for a picture.
A video of the Indian players bonding with Maroof, and her daughter went viral as well. This video managed to win several hearts. Users started to share the video, and absolutely loved the interaction between the cute child, and the players. In fact, even ICC posted a video of the same.
"Little Fatima's first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan 💙💚 #CWC22 📸 @TheRealPCB" read their Tweet.
As far as the game is concerned, the Mithali Raj-led side won the tossand decided to bat first. Their batters ended up scoring 244-7 in the first innings. Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar scored half-centuries.
During the second innings, the Maroof-led side kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Thus, they fell short by 107 runs. It was Rajeshwari Gayakwad who picked a four-fer. However, Vastrakar won the player of the match award for her 67 off just 59 deliveries.
Little Fatima's first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan 💙💚 #CWC22
— ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2022
📸 @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/ut2lCrGL1H
Spirit of cricket…Indian team in a selfie session with Pakistani captain Bismah Maroof & her 6-month-old daughter Fatima who, btw, already knows where the camera is… https://t.co/YVOUXF4myC
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) March 6, 2022
Indian team with Pakistan's captain Bismah Maroof's daughter.#MondayMotivation #CWC22 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/bUyMEuKY35
— Navniet Sekera (@navsekera) March 7, 2022
There is too much hate & negativity around the world & then there is SPORTS which bring nations & people together ❤️
— Shaan (@Shanyousaf6) March 6, 2022
Indian players sharing a moment with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof & her kid after the World Cup game.#CWC22 pic.twitter.com/8H75vrfiai
What a lovely moment from the time of #IndVsPak Women's Cricket Game yesterday. Indian cricket team players trying to make Pakistani captain Bismah Maroof's daughter laugh. #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/GdRZeuDl8V
— PTI (@PTIofficial) March 6, 2022
The best thing that I saw on internet today!😊
— Priyanka Shukla (@PriyankaJShukla) March 6, 2022
After the World Cup match, Players of Indian cricket team were seen playing with Ms. Bismah Maroof’s daughter.
Ms. Maroof is captain of women’s cricket team from Pakistan.
Video courtesy : @ghulamabbasshah
pic.twitter.com/TTDwKKOCyw
🇮🇳💙🇵🇰 Indian players sharing a moment with Pakistani captain Bismah Maroof and her six-month-old daughter 👶
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 6, 2022
📸 PCB • #INDvPAK #INDvsPAK #CWC22 #CWC2022 #TeamIndia #WomenInBlue #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zqstnHRiQ1
India cricketers play, pose for selfies with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof's daughter in a heartwarming moment at Women's World Cup | #CWC22 #INDvPAK
— India Today Sports (@ITGDsports) March 6, 2022
Watch video: https://t.co/euobqYUqjH
Bismah Maroof's legacy will go far beyond her achievements on the field. In a society that often tells women to make choices between career and family, she's showing that you can have both! Such an inspiring person.pic.twitter.com/Vp7EB2iwKd
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) March 6, 2022
WHAT. A. PHOTO. India players with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and her kid after the World Cup game in Mount Maunganui. #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/2aS6UJrJXa
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 6, 2022
This will warm your heart in beautiful ways: India’s cricket team spending time with the baby daughter of Pakistan team’s captain Bismah Maroof after their World Cup match.
— Mujib Mashal (@MujMash) March 6, 2022
V @ghulamabbasshah pic.twitter.com/pg9WpxmBaY