With this victory, Australia has set up a semifinal clash against India on October 30 in Navi Mumbai during the second semifinal. While in the first semifinal, South Africa will be taking on two-time champions England in Guwahati on October 29.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Saturday condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were "inappropriately touched" by a motorcyclist in Indore, saying that BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket will take required steps.
After missing the clash against England, Jemimah walked down to the crease against New Zealand at number three, aiming to match Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's 212-run partnership in brutality. She did just that, scoring a free-flowing 55-ball 76, with 11 fours. Her runs came at a strik
Smriti Mandhana broke plenty of records, and a record-breaking opening stand with Pratika Rawal helped India reach a match-winning 340/3 in their 50 overs. Some fine bowling helped them restrict New Zealand to 271/8, with the target reduced to 325 runs in 44 overs under revised playing condi
The India A men's and women's hockey teams concluded their respective international exposure tours in China on a high note, showcasing promising performances and gaining valuable experience against competitive local opposition.
With three losses in a row, India's matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh are must-win clashes or else they will be at mercy of other teams and the net-run-rate for an outside chance for the semifinal spot. Placed at fourth spot, India, who started off strongly against Asian rivals Sri
With this win, Australia is at the top of the points table, with five wins and a no result in six matches, continuing their unbeaten run. England is at third with four wins, a loss and no result.
Beaumont's(78 in 105 balls, with 10 fours and a six) knock helped her become the ninth-highest run-getter in ODIs of all time, while, despite her failure, Nat Sciver Brunt (7) managed to secure her spot in the 1,000 Women's World Cup runs club, becoming the ninth player to do so.
The scramble for the final semifinal spot in the ongoing Women's World Cup would continue as both India and New Zealand play a must-win clash at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. India is in fourth place with two wins and three losses, facing a troublesome time after losing three games straight
With this win, SA stands at the top with five wins and a loss, giving them 10 points. Having lost four and two matches ending in a no result, Pakistan is at the bottom with just two points with their hopes absolutely shattered.
Both Australia and England, occupying the top two spots in the points table with four wins and a no result, giving them a total of nine points, have qualified for the semifinals. However, several cricketers approaching big milestones will make this match a gripping affair.
With both teams having reached the semifinals already with four wins and a no result in their five matches, there is not much at stake, but there are several milestones that would make the match a great cricket viewing experience.