23 February 2023, 23:18 PM

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23 February 2023, 23:17 PM

Blame Game in Indian Camp After Heartbreaking Defeat Against Australia, Harmanpreet Kaur Says THIS

"Can't feel unluckier than this. We got the momentum back with Jemi (Jemimah). To lose from here, we weren't expecting this. The way I got run out, can't be unluckier than that. Putting the effort was important and we were happy to go to the last ball. We wanted to fight till the last ball. Today we wanted to chase too, so that was fine when they chose to bat. Even after losing the first two wickets, we knew we had a good batting line-up. I should give credit to Jemimah, she gave us the momentum," said Harmanpreet in the post-match presentation ceremony.

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23 February 2023, 23:15 PM

Watch: UNLUCKY Harmanpreet Kaur Gets RUNOUT as India Suffer yet Another Heartbreak

Harmanpreet Kaur, the star batter of the Indian women's team, drew all attention as she walked out to bat against the powerful Australian side in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's World T20 2023 at Newlands on Thursday. India faced a daunting task due to a lacklustre fielding performance and Australia's top-order dominance in the high-scoring contest in Cape Town.

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23 February 2023, 21:47 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Another heartbreak for Team India

India is devastated by this. If you only looked at the first half, they don't deserve to win today, but if you only looked at the chase, their tenacity and recovery with the bat despite losing three wickets early on was nothing short of inspirational. While they lost the 2020 G final, they may still be proud of the effort they put up. At one point, Australia believed they were losing this match, however Harmanpreet's bat becoming stuck outside the crease provided them with the opportunity. India's lack of luck in their fielding attempt allowed Australia to benefit.

23 February 2023, 21:38 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India in deep trouble

Pooja Vastrakar, who was ill, was replaced in the India XI at the 11th hour of the semifinal by Sneh Rana. Megan Schutt was swept by her in a slog sweep for a four over deep square leg. Is this fate? Is the boundary instrumental in India's history-making? The over is broken by 11 runs. 153/6 for India after 18 overs. 20 runs must be scored in the final 12 pitches.

23 February 2023, 21:27 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Richa Ghosh Departs

Darcie Brown to Richa Ghosh, out Caught by McGrath!! Darcie Brown, have you swung this Australia's way? Five runs and the wicket of Jemi in her second over, four runs off her third over and now just one run and the wicket of Richa Ghosh in her final over. This is a Player of the Match performance for you in a big game where the other bowlers are being thrashed. Short of a length delivery cramping Richa for room knowing Richa will go hard. Richa tried to muscle it high over wide long-on. taken by the deep mid-wicket fielder. Wasn't at her usual best today, Richa. One of those days and unfortunately for India it happened to be the semifinal.

23 February 2023, 21:21 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Big blow for Team India, Harmanpreet Kaur Departs

Wareham out to Kaur Kaur, Go Away! 1 run was finished. Harmanpreet was playing fantastic defence. A powerful slog-sweep to deep mid-wicket was used in this. Gardner scuttles and then pauses. Harmanpreet was jogging back because it was an easy second for her. The fact that Harmanpreet's bat became jammed before the crease and that her feet were in the air when an alert Healy broke the bails was a major stroke of luck for Australia. Harman was aware of her predicament. After seeing the footage, she tossed her bat into the air in frustration and fury and left. Have a word with Deepti, the incoming batter. Unlucky conclusion to a fantastic inning. (Gardner/Healy) 52(34) [4s-6 6s-1] Kaur run out

23 February 2023, 21:14 PM

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Just four singles are in it, but Darcie Brown is brilliant at this point. The bowler was rather unlucky, though, as he failed to dismiss India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was on 36. Alyssa Healy, the keeper, was unable to grasp the rough edge behind the stump. It was a difficult but catchable opportunity.

23 February 2023, 21:11 PM

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Jemimah Rodrigues _ Harmanpreet Kaur

A superb partnership has given India hope in their chase of 173.

Follow LIVE _: https://t.co/SfqDLpEKql#AUSvIND | #T20WorldCup | #TurnItUp pic.twitter.com/p8hxaTZjk6

— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 21:06 PM

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Harmanpreet Kaur is joined by Richa Ghosh in the centre. The pair raise 100 for India. Megan Schutt's sixth wide of the Australian innings. At the Newlands, that has raised some questions. The over is hit for nine runs. After 12 overs, the score was 107/4.

23 February 2023, 21:05 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W

After Jemimah Rodrigues (43 off 24) nicks one behind to Alyssa Healy, Darcie Brown knocks off a short one. Healy makes a solid take after trying to get over the keeper but failing to find the centre of the bat. 98/4 after 11 overs for India.

23 February 2023, 20:49 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India back on top

Harmanpreet Kaur showed impressive skill in hitting boundaries with her astute technique. With the keeper up off Megan Schutt's bowling, she crouched down low, kept her eyes on the ball, and deftly paddled it down to the fine leg fence for a boundary off the first ball of the over. She then took singles for the rest of the over, adding to India's total. At this point in the match, India had scored 74 runs for the loss of three wickets after eight overs.

23 February 2023, 20:41 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India bounce back

Right from the start of her innings, Jemimah Rodrigues has been aggressively seeking boundaries. She wasted no time and managed to score eight runs off the first two deliveries she faced. In the next over, she smacked a low full toss from Elyse Perry down the ground for another boundary. Her captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, also joined in the counter attack, flicking a delivery behind the keeper on the leg side for four runs. The over proved to be fruitful for India as they added 14 runs to their score, taking them to 47/3 after five overs.

23 February 2023, 20:29 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India 3 down

Yastika shuffled down the wicket and flicked the full delivery straight to mid-wicket, hoping to score a quick single. However, things went from bad to worse for India as Grace Harris swiftly picked up the ball and threw it to the keeper, who ran Yastika out. Jemimah briefly considered the run, but immediately turned back when she saw Harris swoop in. With Yastika's dismissal, India lost their third wicket within just four overs, leaving them in a precarious position. Yastika scored 4 runs off 7 balls, including one boundary.

23 February 2023, 20:23 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India in deep trouble

Mandhana is dismissed lbw by Gardner! The Australians appeared extremely confident and promptly opted for a review. Gardner's presence in the powerplay is geared towards her ability to mount a strong attack against left-handers, a quality she demonstrated in the WBBL. Once again, she succeeds in claiming the prized wicket of Smriti Mandhana. Gardner manages to make the ball drift from a length, striking Mandhana on the pad's flap before jolting onto the bat's splice. Although umpire Kim Cotton believed it was off the bat, the decision was not overturned. Thus, Mandhana departs for a mere 2 runs off 5 deliveries.

23 February 2023, 20:18 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Big blow for Team India

As Schutt delivers the ball to Shafali Verma, it hits her pad and the umpire raises his finger for an LBW. Schutt bowled a length delivery which moved off the seam, and Verma attempted to flick it but missed, the ball went past her inside edge and hit her pad. The review confirmed that the ball was going to hit the leg stump, and thus, Shafali Verma was dismissed LBW by Schutt, scoring 9 runs off 6 balls, including one four.

23 February 2023, 20:14 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W

India's opening batswomen have yet to impress in the tournament. Although Smriti Mandhana scored a half-century in the last match, she will aim to establish a strong foundation for India during the powerplay. Shafali Verma, who had a poor run in the U19 World Cup prior to this tournament, will also feel the significance of the occasion. Ashleigh Gardner will be bowling. India requires 173 runs to win, and the game is now underway.

23 February 2023, 20:13 PM

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Innings Break!

Australia post a total of 172/4 on the board.#TeamIndia chase coming up shortly.

Scorecard - https://t.co/fVVsNjFbjU #INDvAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/psJSmlqXyF

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 20:09 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W

Typical of Australia, they dominate in crucial matches. India had a decent start in the powerplay, but their fielding was subpar, with missed catches and misfields allowing Australia to gain momentum. Once Mooney began to perform, the team capitalized and Gardner was in top form. Lanning also made an impressive contribution in the final over. India's fielding, bowling, and field placement were lacking, and they must now bat responsibly without fear. However, this will be a challenge against the high-quality Australian bowling lineup, and they must also avoid accumulating too many dot balls. Australia is confident about advancing to the final. We'll return in 15 minutes to see how India responds.

23 February 2023, 20:08 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Beth Mooney after match-defining fifty

At the start of the day, we would have taken that (total). We weren't really too sure what the conditions would look like given it is a new wicket, but we are pretty happy with that and probably have to bowl well. She is hitting it nicely and threatening to do that for a little while, nice to see her hit a few at the end when we needed them. It was nice to hit a few more out of the middle than I have previously, thought the Indian bowlers bowled extremely well upfront and to come out unscathed in the powerplay was a good effort. It was a bit inconsistent (the bounce) in the powerplay, if we bowl really hopefully we can restrict them early in the powerplay and get a few wickets. We got some world-class bowlers and hopefully they can get the job done for us.

23 February 2023, 19:53 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Pandey takes her 2nd wicket

Grace Harris is bowled by Shikha Pandey! The delivery was slower, causing Harris to miss her slog and hit the middle and off stumps. Pandey signals towards the dressing room, possibly requesting a painkiller for her leg. Let's hope it's not a serious injury.

23 February 2023, 19:51 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Deepti Sharma Strikes

Gardner, Deepti Sharma to you, out bowled! Yorker, leave. Gardner tries to swing it out while full and at the base of the off stump, but he misses and walks away. But she's done her part. Amazing cameo to increase the run rate.

23 February 2023, 19:45 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Australia on top

Off Radha Yadav, Ashleigh Gardner hits back-to-back goals. A pull was used to get one past the tall square-leg fence, and a forceful left-handed shot was used to get the other. Australia is 126/2 after 16 overs with 13 runs coming off the over.

23 February 2023, 19:26 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Pandey gets Mooney

Shikha Pandey gets Mooney caught by Shafali Verma, a simple catch taken at a backward point. Shafali had dropped Mooney when she was on 32, but she made up for it by catching her on 54. Shafali throws the ball away in relief and smiles as India celebrates a crucial wicket. Mooney is dismissed for 54, courtesy of a catch by Shafali Verma off Shikha Pandey's bowling.

23 February 2023, 19:21 PM

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Radha Yadav gets the first breakthrough as Alyssa Healy departs for 25 runs.

Live - https://t.co/4myVeNEUtC #INDvAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7JMltgQwvC

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 19:20 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Australia bounce back

Radha Yadav had a bad day. She had the opportunity to get her second wicket in it. Nevertheless, Beth Mooney (37* off 28) was given a life when Shafali Verma dropped a sitter at long-on. In the over, Mooney hit two fours, scoring 10 runs off Radha.

23 February 2023, 19:06 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Healy Departs

The first wicket is there. Australian big game player is no longer active. The ball is thrown long and wide by Radha Yadav; it keeps low and defeats Healy on the underside. Healy may have been premeditating and didn't wait long enough for the ball to be delivered, but she still went through with the shot a little too early. Richa Ghosh and Radha Yadav Healy St. 25(26) [4s-3]

23 February 2023, 19:02 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: End of powerplay

A significant one for Australia The opening six runs of the game were hit over long-off off Deepti Sharma by Beth Mooney (19* off 14). India lost a review while attempting to have Alyssa Healy (23* off 22) declared LBW. Australian powerplay conversions were strong.

23 February 2023, 19:00 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W

Australia have made a solid start to the semi-final _

Both openers are still out in the middle at the end of the Powerplay.

Follow LIVE _: https://t.co/SfqDLpEKql#AUSvIND | #T20WorldCup | #TurnItUp pic.twitter.com/MoEGXsaxaU

— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 18:45 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: India Keep Australia in Check

Off the opening ball of Thakur's second over, Healy moves forward on the track. Lifts it through for four lengthy on. But, it appears like she is entering the Alyssa Healy knockout cricket zone that India and the rest of the cricket world have been made aware of. She had held onto her crease to get that first four off Thakur's previous ball. India has been on the back foot so far as Australia has been able to find a boundary in each of the opening three overs. After three overs, the score is 21/0.

23 February 2023, 18:25 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Renuka Thakur Singh ahead of big semifinal

"England and Australia are my favourite teams to play against as I my confidence and approach take a different route when playing against such competitive teams."

23 February 2023, 18:17 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Pitch report by Ian Bishop and Anjum Chopra

It's a fresh pitch and the dimensions are short on one side of the ground. This is the same pitch that will be used for tomorrow as well. It's a nice, healthy green patch and it's in the line of middle and off-stump. The batters would target the shorter boundaries.

23 February 2023, 18:15 PM

LIVE IND-W vs AUS-W: Both team captains at the toss

Harmanpreet Kaur: Pooja is unwell, so Sneh is replacing her. One more change is there. In place of Raja (Rajeshwari Gayakwad) Radha (Yadav) is in. I had a fever, but now I'm fine. One thing that we have been discussing throughout the tournament that we have to bat well that's why we added one more batter. One more change: Yastika comes in for Devika.

Meg Lanning: We are gonna have a bat. Looks a pretty good wicket, conditions are really good so get out there and have some fun. Jess Jonassen comes in for Alana King and Alyssa Healy (fully fit and good to go) is back for Annabel Sutherland. It's a different wicket, looks like it is playing pretty well, as usual we get out here and see what it is doing and adjust accordingly.

23 February 2023, 18:08 PM

IND-W vs AUS-W T20 World Cup LIVE: Playing 11s

India Women (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia, Sneh Rana, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur Singh

Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning(c), Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

23 February 2023, 18:03 PM

India women vs Australia women T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE: Toss News

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur loses toss and Meg Lanning decided to bat first. 

Good news for India: Harmanpreet is playing.

23 February 2023, 17:53 PM

India vs Australia T20 LIVE: Team India arrives

BCCI shares pics from Team India's arrival at Newlands in Cape Town for the big semi-final vs Australia.

India have arrived _

The first semi-final of the ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2023 is just an hour away!#TurnItUp | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/yock4xfOwb

— ICC (@ICC) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 17:21 PM

India women vs Australia women LIVE Updates: Toss at 6 pm IST

The toss between India and Australia will take place at 6 pm IST. Let's see who comes to do the toss for India. Smriti Mandhana or Harmanpreet Kaur. In case you don't know, Harmanpreet has been unwell for 2 days now and management will take a final call on her selection only by the time match starts.

23 February 2023, 16:52 PM

India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup Squad: Watch Gautam Gambhir's message to the team

Listen to what Gautam Gambhir said for the Indian women's team ahead of the World Cup semi-final clash:

__: A very special message from our mentor AND two-time World Cup winner @GautamGambhir for our #WomenInBlue's T20 World Cup semi-final tonight _

_____ ___ ____, ________ __#INDvAUS | #LucknowSuperGiants | #LSG pic.twitter.com/vzk6p723wU

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) February 23, 2023

23 February 2023, 16:26 PM

IND-W vs AUS-W Women's T20 World Cup 2023 LIVE: Australia's squad

Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney(w), Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning(c), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alyssa Healy, Heather Graham, Jess Jonassen, Kim Garth

23 February 2023, 15:40 PM

India women vs Australia women LIVE: Key Players for Team India

With Harmanpreet still remaining a doubtful starter and Vastrakar aready ruled out, it is important for Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma to step up and deliver the goods. These 3 will be key to India's success along with Renuka Thakur. 

23 February 2023, 15:03 PM

IND-W vs AUS-W LIVE: India must remain hopeful

It must be mentioned that despite some fitness concerns, India must not lose hope. They are the only team to have defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup since 2016. They have done so twice. India beat Australia in group games in 2020 and 2018 editions.

23 February 2023, 14:33 PM

India women vs Australia women T20 semi-final LIVE: Vastrakar Ruled out

Just in: BCCI have confirmed that pacer Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out due to an upper respiratory tract infection. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 has approved Sneh Rana as a replacement for Pooja Vastrakar in the India squad. 

23 February 2023, 14:15 PM

IND-W vs AUS-W LIVE Updates: Here are probable playing 11s

With Harmanpreet Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar likely to be ruled out, here's how the probable XI may look like:

Australia Probable XI: Alyssa Healy (wk), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland/Darcie Brown

India Probable XI: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c)/Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Anjali Sarvani, Shikha Pandey, Devika Vaidya, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur

23 February 2023, 13:42 PM

India women vs Australia women LIVE Updates: Take a look at squads

India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Devika Vaidya, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh, Radha Yadav, Harleen Deol, Anjali Sarvani, Yastika Bhatia

Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney(w), Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning(c), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alyssa Healy, Heather Graham, Jess Jonassen, Kim Garth

23 February 2023, 13:15 PM

IND-W vs AUS-W: India start of back foot even before first ball is bowled

Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness concerns have rocked the Team India camp. She is not just the captain of the side but also a solid batter who can chip in with some overs if needed. If she fails to recover from illness in time, India will start the match on back foot even before a ball is bowled in the big semi-final vs Australia. 

Read more about Harmanpreet and Vastrakar's fitness concerns here.

23 February 2023, 12:38 PM

India women vs Australia women T20 World Cup LIVE: Big blow to India

In what could be a big blow to Team India, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar could miss the all-important semi-final match vs Australia due to illness. The cricketers were admitted to a local hospital on the eve of the match before they were discharged in the evening, says a report. 

23 February 2023, 12:08 PM

India vs Australia T20 World Cup LIVE: India's toughest match

Australia are the number 1 side in the world as well as defending champions. They are among the best cricket teams in the world ever in the history of the men's and women's game. Australia had beaten India in the 2020 World Cup final at MCG to win the cup last time. This is definitely India's toughest match in the tournament. But they must take heart out of the semi-final win vs Aussies in the 2017 ODI World Cup and give their best tonight. 

23 February 2023, 11:19 AM

IND-W vs AUS-W Semifinal: Australia hold edge in Head-to-Head

Defending T20 World Champions Australia have the edge over India when it comes to T20 matches. Australia have won 22 and India have won 7 in T20 games between the two side. Can India buck this trend in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 semifinal today?

23 February 2023, 11:18 AM

India Women vs Australia Women SF: India are incredible side, says Meg Lanning

Australian skipper Meg Lanning has praised the India women cricket team ahead of their T20 World Cup 2023 semifinal today. "They are an incredible side and they've got some match winners and world-class players, so it's going to be a cracking game and we can't wait. We came here to be part of a game like this and we're expecting to have to play at our best to win," Lanning said ahead of the semifinal.

23 February 2023, 10:38 AM

India Women vs Australia Women: Can India batters rattle Aussies?

In the last five years, Australia have conceded 160-plus totals only eight times and five of those were to India. Opener Smriti Mandhana is the second-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup 2023 so far. Can Mandhana & Co. propel India to a massive score in the semifinal?