Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 22 Oct 2025,Wednesday Sports
India’s Women’s World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight defeats, leaving captain Harmanpreet Kaur under pressure to spark a turnaround. India’s latest loss to England by four runs has put their semifinal chances in danger, though they remain fourth on the points table. Harmanpreet scored a gritty 70 but her leadership is being questioned as India struggle with focus and consistency. With two matches left, wins against New Zealand and Bangladesh could still secure qualification. For Harmanpreet, this is a defining moment — to rally her team or risk another lost campaign. (PC: X)