Match Summary
India almost won against England in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025. England posted a target of 289 runs after a score of 288 for 8 wickets. India responded with 284 for 6 wickets and lost by 4 runs. The loss weakened India's chances of making it to the semi-finals since they have won two out of their five matches. To be eligible, they need to win the remaining two games against New Zealand and Bangladesh. England, 9 points from 5 games, had secured their place in the semi-final.
England's Innings
England batted first and put up a good score. Heather Knight, playing her 300th international game, led with a century — 109 off 91 balls, comprising 15 fours and a six. Amy Jones (56) and Nat Sciver (38) also scored useful runs.
Among Indian bowlers, Deepti Sharma played a good inning taking 4 wickets for 51 runs. Sree Charani took 2 wickets. England seemed strong on 249/3 in 44.2 overs, but India's bowlers succeeded in keeping them under 300, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs in last overs.
England Batting Summary:
Heather Knight – 109 (run out)
Amy Jones – 56 (c Smriti b Deepti)
Nat Sciver – 38 (c Harmanpreet b Sree Charani)
Tammy Beaumont – 22 (b Deepti)
Total – 288/8 (50 overs)
Best Bowling (India):
Deepti Sharma – 10-0-51-4
Sree Charani – 10-0-68-2
India's Chase
Pursuing 289, India started tentatively after losing an early wicket at 13 runs. Smriti Mandhana (88 from 94 balls) and Harmanpreet Kaur (70 from 70 balls) forged a solid third-wicket stand of 125 runs. The two players completed their half-centuries and had India at 167/2 in 30 overs, well in charge of the pursuit.
England, however, picked up steam after Nat Sciver got rid of Harmanpreet. Deepti Sharma (50 off 57 balls) along with Smriti kept anchored the innings, but when Smriti got out to Linsey Smith, India's pursuit lost way. Even after Amanjyoth (18)* and *Sneh Rana (10)** made attempts, India fell short, ending at 284/6.
India Batting Summary:
Smriti Mandhana – 88 (c Capsey b Smith)
Harmanpreet Kaur – 70 (c Lamb b Sciver)
Deepti Sharma – 50 (c Dunkley b Ecclestone)
Harleen Deol – 24 (b Dean)
Total – 284/6 (50 overs)
Best Bowling (England):
Nat Sciver – 8-0-47-2
Linsey Smith – 10-0-40-1
Sophie Ecclestone – 10-0-58-1
Charlie Dean – 10-0-67-1
Key Moments
- India required 56 runs from 54 balls when Smriti had reached near a century.
- The side lost wickets at crucial moments and was unable to accelerate towards the last overs.
- Just 5 runs were scored from the first 5 balls of the final over, putting India short by 4 runs.
- Heather Knight was awarded Player of the Match for her century.
Quick Stats
- Heather Knight's 300th international match.
- Harmanpreet Kaur lost all five tosses in the tournament so far.
- Deepti Sharma's bowling figures: 4 wickets for 51 runs.
- India's qualification for the semi-finals now hinges on victory in the remaining two matches.
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