India vs Australia, ICC Women's World Cup: Australia Beat India By 6 Wickets To Qualify For Semi-FInals
NDTV
India vs Australia, ICC Women's World Cup: India suffered a six-wicket loss to Australia in a crucial match of the Women's ODI World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
Australia made light work of the highest chase in Women's ODI World Cup history to beat an erring India by six wickets and seal their semifinal berth here on Saturday. Half-centuries from skipper Mithali Raj (68 off 96, Yastika Bhatia (59 off 83) and Harmanpreet Kaur (57 not out off 47) steered India to 277 for seven. The total had never been chased before in tournament history but considering Australia's ominous form and batting friendly conditions at Eden Park, the Meg Lanning-led side cruised to their fifth win in as many games.
Openers Alyssa Healy (72 off 65) and Rachael Haynes (43 off 52) got Australia off to a flier with a 121-run stand before skipper Lanning (97 off 107) took the team on the cusp on victory.
Jhulan Goswami needed to defend 8 off the final over but Beth Mooney (30 not out of 20) got the job done in the first three balls. The path to semifinals has become tougher for India after their third loss in five games. The 2017 edition runners-up play their remaining games against South Africa and Bangladesh. If batting was a concern for India before the game, Australia getting to a stiff target with ease has given the bowlers plenty to ponder over.
Healy was the aggressor alongside the in-form Haynes and toyed with the Indian attack -- be it pacers or spinners.
The likes of Jhulan Goswami and Meghna Singh were either too full or too short early on and Healy was quick to punish them with a flurry of cover drives, cut shots and pulls.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to receive any "formal clarification" from the ICC on the perceived snub during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
Atletico Madrid stare down both bitter city rivals Real Madrid and the weight of history as they aim to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday (IST).
HS Prannoy was defeated by France's Toma Junior Popov in the men's singles opening round.
Wasim Akram admitted being stunned on failing to spot a single PCB official at the ICC Champions Trophy presentation ceremony.
BCCI president Roger Binny presented the white jackets to India players and the medals to match officials, while ICC chairman Jay Shah handed the trophy to skipper Rohit Sharma and gave the medals to the winners.
India captain Rohit Sharma will be 38 in two months' time and with India's next major ODI tournament being the 2027 ODI World Cup, it remains to be seen how long he plays at the top level
The PCB is expected to take up the matter with the ICC as to why its CEO was not invited on stage for the closing ceremony.
Controversy Over Champions Trophy 2025 Final Presentation Ceremony. Pakistan Great Asks, "Why No..."
As India won the title after beating New Zealand by four wickets in the final, the podium was shared by ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) director Roger Twose.
A tragic incident occurred ahead of the Barcelona-Osasuna clash, causing it to be postponed to a later date.
The four-time Grand Slam winner from Spain is vying to join Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as the only players to win three straight Indian Wells ATP Masters titles.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score Updates, Champions Trophy Final: India are aiming to beat New Zealand in the final of an ICC event for the very first time.
Team India could make a surprise change in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai.
Speculation is rife on the ODI future of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the Champions Trophy.