ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Did Pakistan Captain Spray Deodorant Across The Field During Match With India?

Evidence

🔹 No credible reports indicate that the Pakistani player sprayed deodorant in the air during the recent World Cup match against India.

🔹 A Hindustan Times report (October  5, 2025) featured a similar image of Sana with a container and explained that the Pakistan captain was combating insects on the pitch. The report also included an X post containing a longer version of the viral video.

🔹The Associated Press report on the October 5 India–Pakistan match noted that play was halted when swarms of insects invaded the field. It carried photographs showing Indian player Harleen Deol surrounded by insects and stadium workers fumigating the ground.

🔹 ESPN’s photo gallery from the match displayed multiple images of insects hovering over the pitch, Fatima Sana using spray, and a stadium screen reading “Play Suspended for Fumigation.”

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Verdict

The viral claim that Pakistan captain Fatima Sana sprayed deodorant on the pitch during the recent match with India is misleading. She was using insect repellent during the match after a swarm of insects invaded the pitch. 

FAQs

Q1. Did Fatima Sana spray deodorant on the pitch?
No. She sprayed insect repellent during a temporary match stoppage caused by insects.

Q2. How do we know the video was shot during the match?
The clip clearly shows live score graphics on the screen, confirming it was filmed during the ongoing game.

Q3. Was the game really interrupted because of insects?
Yes. Multiple credible sources reported that the match was briefly halted for fumigation.

Q4. Did the viral video misrepresent the incident?
Yes. Misleading captions falsely suggested disrespect toward Indian players.

Sources
Report By Hindustan Times, Dated October  5, 2025
Report By Associated Press, Dated October 5, 2025
ESPN Website