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"Happy To Have Found The Touch": Smriti Mandhana On Her Stunning Form In Commonwealth Games

Smriti Mandhana may have laid the platform for India's memorable semifinal win against England with her blistering 61 but the stylish opener says it is Sneh Rana's "amazing" death overs bowling that will be remembered for ages. Rana (4-0-28-2) and Deepti Sharma (4-0-18-1) fashioned India's memorable win after Mandhana recorded the fastest half-century in T20 cricket. "In matches like this, roles have to be changed. Deepti's overs in the middle were important. Rana was amazing bowling with only three fielders in the deep. That will be remembered for a long time," Mandhana said after the game.

Watch: Smriti Mandhana's Classy Knock That Put India In CWG Cricket Final

Smriti Mandhana has delivered for Indian in a crunch game and it was her classy knock of 61 runs in the semi-final against England, that paved the way for a scintillating win by 4 runs, which means Harmanpreet Kaur's team will play in the gold medal match on Sunday. India opted to bat first and Mandhana was in a league of her own as she hit 8 boundaries and three massive sixes to score 61 off just 32 deliveries.

CWG 2022: Smriti, Jemimah And Bowlers Help India beat England To Enter Women's Cricket Final

The Indian women's team defeated hosts England by four runs to enter the final of the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. Opting to bat, Smriti Mandhana blasted 61 and Jemimah Rodrigues' produced a useful 44 not out to power India to a healthy 164 for 5 in the semifinal. In reply, England managed 160 for six in their stipulated 20 overs with Natalie Sciver (41) and Danielle Wyatt (35) scoring the most runs for the hosts.

"Girls Are Really Upset": India Women's Hockey Coach Janneke Schopman On Clock Error In CWG Semis vs Australia

"Frustrated and angry" by the 'clock howler' during the Indian women's hockey team's controversial Commonwealth Games semifinal loss to Australia, coach Janneke Schopman said her side was left deflated and lost momentum after the incident. The Hockeyroos set up the gold medal clash against England after a controversial 3-0 win over India on penalties on Friday. During the shootout, Australia's Rosie Malone missed her shot but to the dismay of the Indian team and fans, the forward was given a second chance as a technical official, B Morgan of England, had failed to start the clock on time.

Commonwealth Games 2022, Women's Cricket, India vs England Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

After defeating Barbados by a whopping total of 100 runs, in their last group stage fixture of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, India are all set to face England in the semi-final clash on Saturday in Edgbaston. India finished second on the Group A Points Table with a total of four points while England stood number one in Group B with six points. England remained unbeaten in all three Group B fixtures while India lost their opening game to Australia by three wickets.

Watch: Savita Punia's Save Ruled Out In India-Australia Women's Hockey Semi-Final In CWG, Here's Why

A huge controversy has erupted after goalkeeper Savita Punia's save during the penalty shootout was ruled out due to the clock not being being set. In the end, the match ended in a heartbreak for India as Australia won the contest 3-0 in shootout to progress to the finals. It is important to note that Australia's Ambrosia Malone had missed the penalty, but the match officials called for the shot to be retaken, and Ambrosia did not fail to convert her strike this time around.

FIH "Apologises" For Clock Howler During Indian Women's Semifinal Loss, Will Review Incident

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Saturday apologised for the clock controversy that took place during the Indian women's team's semifinal loss against Australia at the Commonwealth Games, saying it would "thoroughly review" the incident. Australia's Rosie Malone, who missed her first attempt during the penalty shootout, was gifted another chance as the eight second countdown on the scoreboard hadn't started. The forward did not miss the second time, putting her side in the lead.

CWG 2022, India vs Australia Women's Hockey Semifinal Highlights: Australia Edge Past India In Penalty Shootout

India vs Australia Women's Hockey Semifinal Highlights: India suffered a heartwrenching loss to Australia in the semi-final of women's hockey on Friday. Australia scored the opener in the first quarter but India fought well to not concede any goal later.

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"Happy To Have Found The Touch": Smriti Mandhana On Her Stunning Form In Commonwealth Games

Watch: Smriti Mandhana's Classy Knock That Put India In CWG Cricket Final

CWG 2022: Smriti, Jemimah And Bowlers Help India beat England To Enter Women's Cricket Final

"Girls Are Really Upset": India Women's Hockey Coach Janneke Schopman On Clock Error In CWG Semis vs Australia

Commonwealth Games 2022, Women's Cricket, India vs England Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

Watch: Savita Punia's Save Ruled Out In India-Australia Women's Hockey Semi-Final In CWG, Here's Why

FIH "Apologises" For Clock Howler During Indian Women's Semifinal Loss, Will Review Incident

CWG 2022, India vs Australia Women's Hockey Semifinal Highlights: Australia Edge Past India In Penalty Shootout