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England edge out India to reach World Cup semi-final

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October 20, 2025

England dug in to close out a four-run win over hosts India and secure a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Cricket World Cup after Heather Knight had marked her 300th international appearance with a fine century in Indore, Madhya Pradesh state.

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England edge out India to reach World Cup semi-final

Knight's superb 109 was the mainstay of England's 288 for eight, with India fighting back to take a flurry of wickets.

Set a highest ODI run chase, India looked well placed after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (70) and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (88) both made half-centuries - only for England's bowlers to exert some late pressure to dampen the partisan home crowd as hopes of victory faded away.

England - who saw their last match against Pakistan in Colombo washed out, having slumped to 79 for seven - made a strong start after winning the toss at Holkar Stadium.

imageIndia finally struck at the end of the 16th over when Tammy Beaumont (22) was bowled as she tried to sweep a full delivery by Deepti Sharma, who collected her 150th ODI wicket.

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