India’s chase fell short by four runs against England in the Women’s World Cup. Despite half-centuries from Mandhana, Kaur, and Deepti Sharma, India failed to finish strong, leaving them in a do-or-die situation for the next two games

Indore: India squandered a position of control to mess up their chase and suffered a four-run defeat against England, their third on the trot, in the Women’s World Cup here on Sunday.

Chasing 289 to win, India were cruising to victory but lost crucial wickets despite fifties from senior players Smriti Mandhana (88), Harmanpreet Kaur (70), and Deepti Sharma (50).

From needing 55 runs from 53 balls, India found themselves needing 14 from the last over with England holding their nerve as Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur failed to take the hosts across the line.

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