Harmanpreet Kaur’s India suffered another heartbreak in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, losing their third consecutive game in the tournament. A 4-run loss to England on Sunday has put their semi-final qualification in jeopardy. Now they not only need to win their next games – against New Zealand and Bangladesh – by big margins but their fate also depends on the other match results.

A victory looked within reach when Smriti Mandhana was cruising on 88 and India needed just 56 runs off 54 balls with seven wickets in hand. But England staged a remarkable comeback to snatch their fourth consecutive win and secure a semifinal berth alongside Australia and South Africa.

“Smriti’s wicket was the turning point for us. It’s a heartbreaking moment," Harmanpreet said at the post-match pres

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