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Women's World Cup: What Mithali Raj Said About No-Ball In Dramatic Final Over Against South Africa

Team India bowed out of the ICC Women's World Cup after suffering a three-wicket loss against South Africa on Sunday at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Mithali Raj-led India fought it out like bravehearts, but in the end, it was not enough as South Africa held their nerves to get over the finishing line. At one stage, the equation was in favour of India in the final over of the game, but a decisive no-ball cost India big time, and in the end, the side was knocked out of the tournament.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Heartbreak For India As South Africa Win Last-Ball Thriller To Land Knockout Blow

India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup ended in heartbreak as South Africa won a last-ball thriller at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. The loss meant that India failed to make it into the top four, with Australia, South Africa, England and the West Indies making it to the semis. India came agonisingly close to beating South Africa, which would have sealed their place in the semis, but a no-ball in the final over the match by Deepti Sharma cost the Indians dear.

Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj Breaks Yet Another Record With Half-Century vs South Africa

In her more than 22-year long career, Mithali Raj has broken numerous records and it seems, she brings up milestones in every game she plays. India are currently taking on South Africa in a crucial Women's World Cup game in Christchurch and Mithali scored yet another half-century. Mithali has more than 60+ half-centuries in her ODI career and during the match against South Africa, she brought up another milestone in her illustrious career.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur's Stunning Direct-Hit To Run Out Lizelle Lee In ICC Women's World Cup

India are currently facing South Africa in a must-win game in the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday. Mithali Raj and co need to win this game to seal a semi-final spot while a loss will see them being knocked out. Batting first, Shafali Verma, Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana scored half-centuries to help India to post 274/7 in the allotted 50 overs. Defending the total will require Team India to be at their best and this is what Harmanpreet Kaur did to get the better of Lizelle Lee.

India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The Indian women's cricket team will take on South Africa in a must-win World Cup match with an eye on the semi-finals spot. The match will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch and is expected to be a high-octane clash with the last-four spot for India. The Mithali Raj-led side is currently at the fifth spot with six points, which includes three wins and three loses. South Africa, on the other hand, have already booked a spot in the semi-finals along with current table toppers Australia.

ICC Women's World Cup 2022, India vs South Africa: Confident Shafali Verma Eager To Face South African Pacers

Having regained her confidence with runs in the previous game, India opener Shafali Verma is relishing the prospect of facing the South African pacers in their must-win Women's World Cup match on Sunday. The teenager has not been in the best of form in the ongoing tournament and was dropped from the playing XI before being called back for the game against Australia. "I'm always ready for any sort of situation whether I was not in the squad. When I was included against Australia, I was ready for it as I always thought that I may be given a chance on any given day," Verma said at a pre-match press conference.

Women's World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner's Splendid Catch Leads To Meme Fest On Twitter

Australia maintained their winning run in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup as the Meg Lanning-led side defeated South Africa by five wickets on Tuesday at the Basin Reserve. Lanning scored 135 not out to take her side home, but the star of the match was definitely Ashleigh Gardner, who took an exceptional catch to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt. The catch was so breathtaking that videos of it immediately went viral on Twitter. Australian Women cricket team's Twitter handle decided to have some fun at Gardner's expense by asking fans to share the best photoshop memes of the cricketer's leap.

Watch: These 2 Incredible Catches In South Africa vs Australia Women's World Cup Match Will Blow Your Mind

The ongoing Women's World Cup has witnessed some incredible catches already. On Tuesday, two more were added to that list, both moments of magic coming during the South Africa Women vs Australia Women clash at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The first came during the South African innings. In the 46th over, Laura Wolvaardt tried to clear the mid-wicket boundary and would have probably managed it, if not for Ashleigh Gardner. The Australian jumped and plucked the ball out of thin air to complete an absolutely sensational one-handed catch. The South Africans were not to be outdone in the field as Mignon du Preez returned the favour, taking in equally brilliant catch during Australia's chase.

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Women's World Cup: What Mithali Raj Said About No-Ball In Dramatic Final Over Against South Africa

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Heartbreak For India As South Africa Win Last-Ball Thriller To Land Knockout Blow

Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj Breaks Yet Another Record With Half-Century vs South Africa

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur's Stunning Direct-Hit To Run Out Lizelle Lee In ICC Women's World Cup

India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

ICC Women's World Cup 2022, India vs South Africa: Confident Shafali Verma Eager To Face South African Pacers

Women's World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner's Splendid Catch Leads To Meme Fest On Twitter

Watch: These 2 Incredible Catches In South Africa vs Australia Women's World Cup Match Will Blow Your Mind