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India vs England Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Heartbreak for India! England win by four runs to book semi-final berth
India vs England Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: A gripping encounter at Holkar Stadium saw England narrowly overcome India by four runs, securing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Heather Knight’s commanding 109, studded with 15 boundaries and a six, laid the foundation for England’s total of 288/8. Amy Jones supported with a measured 56, while Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani picked up crucial wickets to contain India at key moments.
India’s chase looked on course early, thanks to Smriti Mandhana’s elegant 88 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 70. Deepti Sharma’s late fifty kept India ticking, and at one stage, the chase appeared straightforward. The Indian innings began with Pratika Rawal surviving a reprieve and scoring a boundary off Lauren Bell before edging behind off the pacer. Harleen Deol hit five boundaries but fell to Charlie Dean in the final ball of the powerplay.
Mandhana and Kaur then stitched a crucial partnership, punishing Ecclestone and Smith with crisply timed cuts, drives, and sweeps. Harmanpreet’s flurry of fours against Sciver-Brunt kept India ahead, while Mandhana’s backfoot play punctuated the innings with precision. Yet, the fall of Mandhana and Deepti in the last overs tilted momentum, leaving India needing 23 off the final two overs. Sneh Rana’s superb mid-wicket boundary and Amanjot Kaur’s last-ball four offered hope, but it proved insufficient.
England’s bowlers, including Smith and Ecclestone, executed their plans under pressure, claiming key wickets and keeping India in check. Despite India’s valiant display, the match ended at 284/6. The result highlighted the importance of composure and strategic bowling in the final stages. India now face a must-win clash against New Zealand to stay in contention for the semi-finals, having shown resilience but just falling short in a high-octane contest.
Brief Scores: England 288/8 (Heather Knight 109, Amy Jones 56; Deepti Sharma 4-51, Shree Charani 2-68) beat India 284/6 (Smriti Mandhana 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2-47, Linsey Smith 1-40) by four runs.
India’s chase looked on course early, thanks to Smriti Mandhana’s elegant 88 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 70. Deepti Sharma’s late fifty kept India ticking, and at one stage, the chase appeared straightforward. The Indian innings began with Pratika Rawal surviving a reprieve and scoring a boundary off Lauren Bell before edging behind off the pacer. Harleen Deol hit five boundaries but fell to Charlie Dean in the final ball of the powerplay.
Mandhana and Kaur then stitched a crucial partnership, punishing Ecclestone and Smith with crisply timed cuts, drives, and sweeps. Harmanpreet’s flurry of fours against Sciver-Brunt kept India ahead, while Mandhana’s backfoot play punctuated the innings with precision. Yet, the fall of Mandhana and Deepti in the last overs tilted momentum, leaving India needing 23 off the final two overs. Sneh Rana’s superb mid-wicket boundary and Amanjot Kaur’s last-ball four offered hope, but it proved insufficient.
England’s bowlers, including Smith and Ecclestone, executed their plans under pressure, claiming key wickets and keeping India in check. Despite India’s valiant display, the match ended at 284/6. The result highlighted the importance of composure and strategic bowling in the final stages. India now face a must-win clash against New Zealand to stay in contention for the semi-finals, having shown resilience but just falling short in a high-octane contest.
Brief Scores: England 288/8 (Heather Knight 109, Amy Jones 56; Deepti Sharma 4-51, Shree Charani 2-68) beat India 284/6 (Smriti Mandhana 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2-47, Linsey Smith 1-40) by four runs.
14:29 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Debut alert!
Charlie Dean gets a cap in the English huddle. She will be featuring in her 50th ODI. Heather Knight gets a special jersey as she will be playing her 300th international game today.
14:25 (IST) Oct 19
Women's World Cup Live Score: Head-to-head
In their 79-game rivalry, England lead 41-36 (two no-results). In World Cup history, too, England lead 8-4. However, post the 2022 World Cup, India have had the edge with five wins out of six matches - all of them coming in the UK.
14:24 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: Weather and pitch update
Indore experienced light drizzles on Friday followed by steady rain on Saturday — both unexpected given the forecast. The red-soil pitch slated for the match currently carries a decent grass cover, though much of it is likely to be trimmed before play begins. The venue’s last two games have been high-scoring affairs, featuring three centuries in four innings, and Sunday’s sold-out clash is expected to follow a similar trend.
14:13 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Form guide
India: L L W W L
England: W W W L W
England: W W W L W
13:54 (IST) Oct 19
Women's World Cup Live Score: Must-win game for England as well
A win in this game will lock England as the third semi-finalist of the ongoing World Cup.
13:51 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: Confidence from Past Success & Captaincy Backing
Experience and leadership in focus! Deepti highlighted India’s confidence from their last away ODI series win in England and expressed full faith in captain Harmanpreet Kaur to turn the tide. “The last away series against England gave us a lot of takeaways. Harmanpreet is a match-winner and can change the game anytime. We are backing her fully, and we are very positive as a team about how we can execute our plans,” Deepti said. She also emphasized learning from every match, whether good or bad, to improve performance.
13:42 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Bowling plans under review
Five-bowler approach still under scrutiny. Deepti refrained from revealing whether India would tweak their combination against England, stressing that the team management will decide. “Different bowlers have stepped up in different matches, bowling in powerplay, middle overs, and slog overs. Everyone has been performing their roles. We have planned well for tomorrow’s game,” she added. The absence of a sixth specialist bowler hurt India in their previous defeats, but variety in attack will be key against England’s top-order.
13:27 (IST) Oct 19
Women's World Cup Live Score: Morale and mindset ahead of England clash
India confident despite setbacks! Senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma says the team morale remains high after back-to-back losses to South Africa and Australia. The week-long break has helped the players regroup and refocus ahead of Sunday’s crucial ODI against England. “We have lost two matches, but our morale is very good because we played two good matches at the start of the tournament. We always go in with a positive mindset and focus on what we have done well as a team,” Deepti said.
13:14 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: Stakes and Strategy
With three matches left, India needs at least two wins to stay alive. Decisions on batting depth, bowling variety, and middle-order form will determine whether the campaign stays afloat.
13:13 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Pitch report
Known for batting-friendly conditions, previous matches here have been high-scoring. India must balance attack and defense, while England aims to capitalize on any slip-ups to secure their semifinal berth.
13:12 (IST) Oct 19
Women's World Cup Live Score: England’s Mixed Fortunes
England are unbeaten apart from Australia, but their batting has been fragile, relying on moments of brilliance. Collapses against Pakistan (79/7) and Bangladesh (78/5) show cracks, while their disciplined bowling unit remains a threat. Keep an eye on Sophie Ecclestone, recovering from illness.
13:08 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: Top-Order Batting Woes
Middle-order under the scanner! While openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal provided brisk fifties against Australia, the middle-order, led by Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, failed to convert starts. India collapsed spectacularly, losing six wickets for just 36 runs, exposing vulnerability against strong attacks.
13:06 (IST) Oct 19
Women's World Cup Live Score: Renuka Singh Could Return
India’s bowling dilemma! The fascination with all-rounders has seen genuine wicket-taker Renuka Singh benched. Her return could lend variety and bite, alongside options like left-arm spinner Radha Yadav or pacer Arundhati Reddy, giving India flexibility in a must-win clash.
13:05 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: India mull sixth bowler option!
After consecutive defeats to South Africa and Australia, the Women in Blue are under pressure to revive their campaign. Team management is considering including a specialist bowler to balance the attack and take pressure off Kranti Goud, who has been impressive but overworked.
13:02 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
13:00 (IST) Oct 19
IND W vs ENG W Live Score: Points table
India are currently fourth on the table, while England are third. England need just one more win to guarantee a semifinal berth. India need to win two out of their three remaining matches to guarantee a top-four berth.
The hosts will need to consider adding a sixth bowler and reinstating ace pacer Renuka Singh Thakur to strengthen their attack. India’s World Cup campaign faced setbacks following successive three-wicket losses in Visakhapatnam, where the team failed to defend totals of 251 and 330 on a flat pitch, casting doubts about their strategy of utilising only five regular bowlers and packing the team with allrounders.
The hosts will need to consider adding a sixth bowler and reinstating ace pacer Renuka Singh Thakur to strengthen their attack. India’s World Cup campaign faced setbacks following successive three-wicket losses in Visakhapatnam, where the team failed to defend totals of 251 and 330 on a flat pitch, casting doubts about their strategy of utilising only five regular bowlers and packing the team with allrounders.
12:59 (IST) Oct 19
India vs England Live Score: Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing Women's World Cup.
Today the action will shift to Indore, where Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will lock horns against Nat Sciver-Brunt's England in a must-win game.
Stay tuned for all the live updates.
Today the action will shift to Indore, where Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will lock horns against Nat Sciver-Brunt's England in a must-win game.
Stay tuned for all the live updates.
India vs England Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: In a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash at Indore, England edged India by four runs to secure a semi-final berth. Despite a sensational batting display from India, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70, and Deepti Sharma a late 50, England held their nerve in a thrilling finish. Heather Knight’s masterclass of 109, laced with 15 boundaries and a six, anchored England’s innings and proved decisive.
India’s chase began shakily with early wickets falling, but the experienced duo of Mandhana and Kaur rebuilt with flair. Harmanpreet’s explosive shots off Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt kept India in control, while Mandhana’s crisp cuts and backfoot strokes punctuated the innings. However, the fall of Mandhana and Deepti in the closing stages swung momentum to England. Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur added late lustre, but India fell agonizingly short at 284/6 chasing 289.
Linsey Smith and Ecclestone bowled key overs to stem India’s flow, while Nat Sciver-Brunt’s strategic breakthroughs, including dismissing Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh, turned the tide. Despite commanding positions at various stages, India’s inability to convert momentum into victory extended their losing streak to three matches. India now face New Zealand in a virtual knockout to keep semi-final hopes alive.
Brief Scores: England 288/8 (Heather Knight 109, Amy Jones 56; Deepti Sharma 4-51, Shree Charani 2-68) beat India 284/6 (Smriti Mandhana 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2-47, Linsey Smith 1-40) by four runs.
India’s chase began shakily with early wickets falling, but the experienced duo of Mandhana and Kaur rebuilt with flair. Harmanpreet’s explosive shots off Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt kept India in control, while Mandhana’s crisp cuts and backfoot strokes punctuated the innings. However, the fall of Mandhana and Deepti in the closing stages swung momentum to England. Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur added late lustre, but India fell agonizingly short at 284/6 chasing 289.
Linsey Smith and Ecclestone bowled key overs to stem India’s flow, while Nat Sciver-Brunt’s strategic breakthroughs, including dismissing Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh, turned the tide. Despite commanding positions at various stages, India’s inability to convert momentum into victory extended their losing streak to three matches. India now face New Zealand in a virtual knockout to keep semi-final hopes alive.
Brief Scores: England 288/8 (Heather Knight 109, Amy Jones 56; Deepti Sharma 4-51, Shree Charani 2-68) beat India 284/6 (Smriti Mandhana 88, Harmanpreet Kaur 70; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2-47, Linsey Smith 1-40) by four runs.
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