England secured a dramatic four-run victory over India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, earning a semifinal spot as India, despite strong performances from Smriti Mandhana (88) and Harmanpreet Kaur (70), faltered to 284-5 chasing 289. This defeat marks India’s third consecutive loss, putting their chances for the semifinals in jeopardy as they face critical matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh.
