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India vs England ICC Women's World Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: ENG beat IND by 4 runs to seal semis spot

ICC Women's WC 2025 LIVE UPDATES: 3rd consecutive defeat for India in the World Cup as the next two games are do or die for them now.

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ENG vs IND

ENG vs IND

India's thrilling chase of England's total has ended in heartbreak, as they fell short despite a brilliant start. Smriti Mandhana, who had been in sublime form with a well-paced 88, looked set to lead her side to a historic chase. Harmanpreet Kaur, too, played a captain’s knock before falling, and Deepti Sharma was firing at the other end. With 62 needed from the last 10 overs, India seemed on track, but the turning point came in the 42nd over when Mandhana, looking to accelerate, misjudged a shot and was caught off Linsey Smith.
 
Mandhana’s untimely dismissal gave England a lifeline, and the momentum shifted. India, already a batter short with a weakened middle order, failed to recover from the loss. Smith’s accuracy and England's pressure in the final overs proved too much, as India struggled to find boundaries. While Deepti tried to keep the chase alive, the required run rate soared, and England held their nerve to seal a narrow victory.
 
In the end, it wasn’t just Smith’s final over that defined the result, but her earlier strike that swung the game. India’s quest for a record chase fell agonizingly short, leaving them with a third consecutive defeat.
  ENG 1st innings scorecard: 
England Women  (50 ovs maximum)
Batting   R B 4s 6s SR        
Tammy Beaumont  b Sharma 22 43 2 0 51.16        
Amy Jones † c Mandhana b Sharma 56 68 8 0 82.35        
Heather Knight  run out (AB Kaur/†Ghosh) 109 91 15 1 119.78        
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) c H Kaur b Shree Charani 38 49 4 0 77.55        
Sophia Dunkley  c Sharma b Shree Charani 15 21 1 0 71.42        
Emma Lamb  c Mandhana b Sharma 11 10 1 0 110        
Alice Capsey  c Deol b Sharma 2 3 0 0 66.66        
Charlie Dean  not out 19 13 2 0 146.15        
Sophie Ecclestone  run out (Mandhana/†Ghosh) 3 3 0 0 100        
Linsey Smith  not out 0 0 0 0 -        
Extras (lb 4, nb 1, w 8) 13  
Total 50 Ov (RR: 5.76) 288/8  
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
Renuka Singh 8 0 37 0 4.62 31 5 0 3 1
Kranti Gaud 8 0 46 0 5.75 28 6 1 1 0
Sneh Rana 10 0 56 0 5.6 22 6 0 0 0
Shree Charani 10 0 68 2 6.8 21 8 0 2 0
Deepti Sharma 10 0 51 4 5.1 24 4 0 1 0
Amanjot Kaur 4 0 26 0 6.5 11 4 0 0 0
  IND 2nd innings scorecard: 

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: India vs England playing 11

India Women playing 11: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Renuka Singh, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
 
England Women playing 11: Amy Jones(w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
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9:56 PM

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After 35 overs, India reached 193/3, with Smriti Mandhana (73 off 75) and Deepti Sharma (15 off 20) at the crease. Mandhana continued to play a controlled innings, while Deepti found boundaries, including a well-timed pull shot. However, England's bowlers, particularly Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt, maintained pressure, with Ecclestone keeping the batters quiet in her spell. The key moment came when Harmanpreet Kaur (70 off 70) was dismissed, caught by Emma Lamb off Sciver-Brunt, breaking a strong 125-run partnership. Despite the wicket, India remained in a good position, with plenty of batting to follow.
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8:49 PM

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After 30 overs, India stood at 163/2, with Harmanpreet Kaur (66 off 68) and Smriti Mandhana (62 off 67) leading the charge. Both batters played sensibly, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. Kaur reached a fifty with a confident drive, while Mandhana followed suit, bringing up her half-century with a controlled pull shot. Kaur hit a couple of crisp boundaries, including a lap shot over the keeper. Charlotte Dean and Lauren Bell both struggled to break the partnership, with Dean's spin unable to penetrate, while Bell was punished for over-pitched deliveries. The pair's solid stand remains crucial for India’s chase.
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After 25 overs, India stood at 125/2, with Harmanpreet Kaur (43 off 49) and Smriti Mandhana (49 off 56) guiding their team through a steady chase. The duo continued rotating the strike well, with Mandhana just one run away from a half-century. Kaur played with confidence, flicking a delivery to third man for a single, while Mandhana showcased solid defense and occasional aggression. Both batters survived a close LBW review, with Kaur successfully overturning the decision. Charlotte Dean and Lauren Bell made regular breakthroughs but struggled to contain the scoring rate. India's chase remains on track.
8:12 PM

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After 15 overs, India were 75/2, with Harmanpreet Kaur (20 off 17) and Smriti Mandhana (22 off 28) at the crease. Kaur hit a boundary off Sophie Ecclestone, while Mandhana found form with a couple of well-timed fours off Charlotte Dean, including one through short third and another off the thick outside edge. Sciver-Brunt, though economical, offered Kaur a free hit on the pads for a boundary. Both batters showed resilience, with Kaur looking aggressive and Mandhana trying to rebuild after the early loss of wickets. India now requires steady partnerships to stabilize their innings.
7:30 PM

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After 10 overs, India were 42/2, with Harleen Deol (24 off 31) and Smriti Mandhana (9 off 15) at the crease. Deol had looked solid but was dismissed LBW by Charlie Dean for 24 after hitting two fours in the over. Prior to her departure, Deol had played some classy shots, including a crisp drive through cover and a dab to third man. Sciver-Brunt and Smith kept the pressure on, but Deol's wicket left India with a challenging task. Mandhana, still at the crease, will need to anchor the innings as India looks to rebuild after the early setbacks.
7:21 PM

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First Published: Oct 19 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

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