India’s hopes of a smooth victory against England turned into heartbreak on Sunday, as the hosts lost by just four runs in a tense 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup match at Holkar Stadium. At one stage, India looked in total control, cruising at 234 for three in the 42nd over while chasing England’s 288 for eight.

Smriti Mandhana , who was batting beautifully on 88 off 94 balls, seemed poised to take her team home before she mistimed a shot off Linsey Smith and was caught in the deep by Alice Capsey.

That dismissal triggered a stunning collapse – India managed only 50 runs in the final 52 balls, losing three wickets in the process. The defeat not only handed England a semifinal spot but also left India’s campaign hanging by a thread. To stay alive in the tournament, they now must win thei

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