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Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Throws Away Her Bat In Frustration After Bizarre Run Out

India got another heartbreak on Thursday night as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side faced a five-run defeat against Australia in the semi-final match of the Women's T20 World Cup. Opted to bat first, Australia posted a huge total of 172/4 in 20 overs after Beth Mooney and Meg Lanning smashed 54 and 49* runs respectively. Later, Team India lost three wickets within four overs but Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues brought a ray of hope for their side. However, India fell short by five runs and Australia stormed into their seventh straight final in the history of the Women's T20 World Cups.

"The Way I Got Runout...": Harmanpreet Kaur Reflects On India's Heartbreaking Exit From Women's T20 World Cup

The Indian women's cricket team fell at the penultimate hurdle as Australia book their seventh successive Women's T20 World Cup final spot. Despite a disappointing fielding performance, India did well with the bat in phases to come close to Australia's total of 172 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues kept India's hopes alive before the skipper got run out in the most bizarre fashion. When Harmanpreet was asked about her dismissal, she admitted that there can't be a more 'unlucky' way to get dismissed.

Australia Edge India By 5 Runs To Enter 7th Consecutive Women's T20 World Cup Final

India wilted under the pressure of a knock-out game yet again after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's freak run out as defending champions Australia entered their seventh successive Women's T20 World Cup final with a five-run win here on Thursday. India's shoddy fielding and catching allowed Australia to post a challenging 172 for four after Meg Lanning opted to bat in the semifinal. At 28 for three, India were down and out but Harmanpreet (52 off 34) and Jemimah Rodrigues (43 off 24) produced a counter-attacking 69-run stand off just 41 balls to bring the team back in the game.

India's 'Sloppy Fielding' In Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final Leaves Fans Infuriated

The Indian cricket team arrived in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia, with nothing less than a victory in their minds. However, the Indian eves struggled to show the determination they were expected to on the field, producing some sloppy fielding efforts, including multiple catch drops. Seeing Indian players produce a forgettable outing on the field, fans took to social media to vent their frustration, slamming Harmanpreet Kaur and her girls for the ordinary day out on the field.

She Needs To Play Like Virender Sehwag In Semi-Final Against Australia: Shafali Verma's Father

India opener Shafali Verma's father Sanjeev Verma wants his daughter to play like legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag for a better start in the semi-final against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday. The first semi-final at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, with the defending champions facing the last team to beat them in a competitive T20 international. It doesn't get much bigger than Australia versus India at Newlands, and the two sides have been preparing to duke it out for a spot in Sunday's showpiece match at the same ground.

India vs Australia Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final: Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead India, Australia Opt To Bat

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup, Semi-Final Live Updates: Australia skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semi-final match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday at Newlands, Cape Town. Harmanpreet Kaur came back to lead Team India, after being suspected to be ruled out of the match due to an illness. Australia beat India in the previous World Cup final at home and more recently at the Commonwealth Games gold medal match in Birmingham last year. Women's cricket in India has grown massively since the final appearance at the ODI World Cup in 2017 and now, the team will be expected to step on the pedal in the last-four clash against Australia. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

Team India will square off against Australia in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup at the Newlands in Cape Town later on Thursday. India entered the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals after beating Ireland by five runs (DLS), after rain had interrupted proceedings at St George's Park in Gqeberha. As both teams eye a place in the final, a lot of focus will be on the unpredictable weather of Cape Town. As per weather2travel, the city has witnessed 31mm of rain in February, so far.

India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar Uncertain For Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Against Australia: Sources

Indian women's cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar can miss the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal encounter against Australia due to illness, according to sources. India qualified for the knockout stages of the competition with six points from four matches. While the Harmanpreet-led side was able to beat Pakistan, West Indies and Ireland, their only defeat came against Ireland. If Harmanpreet misses the match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is expected to lead the side. There were also some injury concerns over Radha Yadav who missed the match against Ireland.

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Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Throws Away Her Bat In Frustration After Bizarre Run Out

"The Way I Got Runout...": Harmanpreet Kaur Reflects On India's Heartbreaking Exit From Women's T20 World Cup

Australia Edge India By 5 Runs To Enter 7th Consecutive Women's T20 World Cup Final

India's 'Sloppy Fielding' In Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final Leaves Fans Infuriated

She Needs To Play Like Virender Sehwag In Semi-Final Against Australia: Shafali Verma's Father

India vs Australia Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final: Harmanpreet Kaur To Lead India, Australia Opt To Bat

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar Uncertain For Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Against Australia: Sources