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England, 288-8, bt India, 284-6, by four runs
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India fail to chase down target after Knight’s century
England won a last-over thriller against India at Indore on Sunday to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals, holding two crucial catches at the death to defend 288 and win by just four runs. Earlier Heather Knight’s third ODI century in her 300th international set up the exciting finale.
India were left needing 27 off 18 but, defying England’s recent reputation of falling to pieces under pressure, Linsey Smith conceded just four runs from the 48th over and then defended 14 off the last to ensure England came out on top.
Written by Raf Nicholson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/19/england-hold-nerve-to-beat-india-and-seal-womens-cricket-world-cup-semi-final-spot under the title “England hold nerve to beat India and seal Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final spot”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
