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From control to collapse: India women's team disintegrating in clutch moments a worrying sign
Shashwat Kumar •India’s Women’s World Cup campaign suffered another heartbreaking twist in Indore as they collapsed from a position of dominance to lose against England. Despite strong efforts from Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, India failed to finish the job, exposing once again their struggle to close out big games, which now threatens their semifinal hopes.
'Biggest chokers in women's cricket': Harmanpreet Kaur & Co slammed after semifinal hopes suffer massive blow
Firstcricket Staff •India suffered a heartbreaking 4-run defeat against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, losing their third consecutive match. Fans criticised the team’s inability to close games as Harmanpreet Kaur called it a heartbreaking moment.
A chance to rattle the English cage: How India Women can seize their opportunity after poor start to World Cup
Shashwat Kumar •India Women face England Women in a crucial Women’s World Cup clash. This preview analyses how India can exploit England's weaknesses and seize a decisive victory to turn things around in the tournament.
Rain denies Pakistan historic win as Women’s World Cup clash with England ends in no-result
•Rain washed out Pakistan’s chance of a historic win against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup, with the match ending in a no-result.
Sri Lanka, New Zealand split points after rain washes out Women's World Cup match in Colombo
•Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points after their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka batted first and got through their 50 overs, but rain spoiled the chase for the Kiwis.
South Africa edge past Bangladesh by three wickets in thrilling Women's World Cup chase
•South Africa chased down 233 to beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a thrilling Women’s ODI World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam. Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp’s fifties guided the Proteas home with three balls to spare.
Can India qualify for Women’s World Cup semifinals after back-to-back losses? Scenarios explained
Firstcricket Staff •After back-to-back defeats against South Africa and Australia, India Women face a tricky road to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinals. Here’s how the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can still qualify for the knockouts, with key matches against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh coming up.
Harmanpreet refuses to blame team selection, slams lower order after Australia overpower India: 'Last five overs cost us'
Firstcricket Staff •Despite posting a mammoth 330 on the board thanks to fifties from openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75), India's decision to stick to five bowlers came back to haunt them as Alyssa Healy's 142 helped Australia chase the target down with an over to spare.
From pressure to poise: Australia’s reminder of what greatness looks like as they crush India in highest ODI chase
Shashwat Kumar •Alyssa Healy’s stunning 142-run masterclass against India reminded the world why Australia succeed when the pressure is highest. The defeat is both a lesson and a reality check for India ahead of crucial World Cup games.
'The World Cup in India is Australia's again': Alyssa Healy and her team show why they are the best in the world
Firstcricket Staff •Australia chased down a record 331 to beat India by three wickets in the ICC Women’s World Cup at Visakhapatnam. Alyssa Healy starred with 142, while fans criticised India for their poor show.