Women's T20 World Cup: India ready for likely semifinal against Australia, says Harmanpreet Kaur

21.02.2023 - 06:01 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

five-run win over Ireland in their rain-hit last group game, which has raised the confidence of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur leading up to a likely semifinal against defending champoins Australia.

The Indian team finished second in Group 2 to book a spot in the semis, with current group leaders England as the other team to reach the last-four stage.

England have a game against Pakistan left to play, but are likely to remain at the top of the group irrespective of the result in that game because of their superior net run-rate.

Australia have already won Group 1, so are almost certain to play India as runners-up in Group One in the semi-finals. Read AlsoWomen's T20 World Cup, India vs Ireland Highlights: Smriti Mandhana shines as India beat Ireland by 5 runs (DLS) to qualify for semisVice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored a career-best 87 as India qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Monday after registering a five-run victory, via DLS method, over Ireland in a rain-affected match at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

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