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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Updates Points Table: Semi-Finals Lineup After India's Defeat To South Africa

India failed to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, losing to South Africa in their final league stage fixture at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. A win would have seen India secure a place in the semifinals at the expense of West Indies but a resilient unbeaten half-century by Mignon du Preez saw South Africa win the game by three wickets. The win further helped South Africa maintain their momentum for the semi-finals after finishing the league phase in second position with 11 points. Australia, who were the first team to qualify for the semis, are placed on top of the Women's World Cup points table with 14 points and are unbeaten. Meanwhile, England finished third after defeating Bangladesh by 100 runs on Sunday.

Pakistan ODIs 'challenging' for depleted Australia: Zampa

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa admitted a depleted Australia face a "difficult challenge" in the one-day international series against Pakistan starting on Tuesday.

Pakistan ODIs 'challenging' for depleted Australia: Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa admitted a depleted Australia face a "difficult challenge" in the one-day international series against Pakistan starting on Tuesday. Australia won the three-match Test series 1-0 after securing a well earned 115-run victory in the third match in Lahore on Friday. But they will miss regulars like David Warner, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell -- all not in the squad for multiple reasons -- in the one-day series. To add to their woes, senior batsman Steve Smith was also ruled out of the limited-overs series with a recurrence of an elbow injury. But Zampa believes it's an opportunity to build the squad.

South Africa into last four after thrilling win vs India

South Africa beat India by three wickets in a thrilling finale to set up a semi-final showdown with England at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

IPL 2022: From playing with broken bat to commanding Rs 1.7 crore, Tilak Varma's rags-to-riches story

Mumbai Indians' new recruit Tilak Varma's story is truly inspiring. Varma's father Namboori Nagaraju, who works as an electrician in Hyderabad, couldn't afford to continue his son's cricket coaching. So the southpaw's coach Salam Bayash took care of all his expenses, provided him proper training and even gave him all the equipment to continue chasing his dream. As a young cricketer, Varma had to face many hardships before reaching a stage when he had some of the wealthiest people of the country fighting to bag his services for their respective IPL franchise.

WATCH | Windies erupt in celebration as Proteas win sees them keep CWC semi-final spot

It wasn't just South African cricket lovers that were willing the Proteas to a win over India in their Women's Cricket World Cup clash on Sunday.

IND-W vs SA-W, Women's World Cup 2022 Highlights: India Lose Thriller To South Africa, Fail To Qualify For Semi-Finals

ICC Women's World Cup, India Women vs South Africa Women, Highlights: South Africa emerged victorious by three wickets in a last-over thriller against India at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. The loss meant India failed to qualify for the semi-finals as West Indies edged them in the points table by one point. Needing 7 runs off the last over, Deepti Sharma kept things tight before claiming a wicket on a no-ball, resulting in a free-hit. The South African batters made full use of it and won the match with on the last ball. Mignon du Preez remained not out on 52 and played a crucial part in the run-chase. Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies make the final four and will play the semis. (SCORECARD)

Watch: How A No-Ball Cost India Dear In Gut-Wrenching Loss To South Africa In Women's World Cup

A nail-biter in Hagley Oval, Christchurch saw Team India crashing out of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup and the players were left visibly distraught. Team India showed great grit and fighting spirit and managed to make a game out of it. Defending 275, Team India were in a spot of bother after Lara Goodall and Laura Wolvaardt put South Africa well on their way in the chase. But Indian spinners -- Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Harmanpreet Kaur bowled in tandem and were able to create pressure on South Africa to take the match right down to the wire.

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Updates Points Table: Semi-Finals Lineup After India's Defeat To South Africa

Pakistan ODIs 'challenging' for depleted Australia: Zampa

Pakistan ODIs 'challenging' for depleted Australia: Adam Zampa

South Africa into last four after thrilling win vs India

IPL 2022: From playing with broken bat to commanding Rs 1.7 crore, Tilak Varma's rags-to-riches story

WATCH | Windies erupt in celebration as Proteas win sees them keep CWC semi-final spot

IND-W vs SA-W, Women's World Cup 2022 Highlights: India Lose Thriller To South Africa, Fail To Qualify For Semi-Finals

Watch: How A No-Ball Cost India Dear In Gut-Wrenching Loss To South Africa In Women's World Cup