England edge India in thriller to book semi-final
Summary
England's women's cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup by defeating India by four runs. India needed 289 runs to win but ended their innings at 284-6. Key moments included Smriti Mandhana's dismissal and Heather Knight's century for England.Key Facts
- England scored 288 runs in 50 overs during the match.
- Heather Knight scored 109 runs off 91 balls, contributing significantly to England's total.
- India needed 289 runs to win but ended at 284-6, falling short by four runs.
- Smriti Mandhana scored 88 runs for India before being dismissed.
- Linsey Smith's bowling was crucial; she dismissed Mandhana at a critical moment.
- Deepti Sharma scored a half-century, trying to keep India's chances alive.
- England's victory secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.
- India must win their last two group games to have a chance at advancing to the semi-finals.
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