"England won a last-over thriller against India at Indore on Sunday to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals, holding two crucial catches at the death to defend 288 and win by just four runs. Earlier Heather Knight's third ODI century in her 300th international set up the exciting finale. India were left needing 27 off 18 but, defying England's recent reputation of falling to pieces under pressure,"
"Linsey Smith conceded just four runs from the 48th over and then defended 14 off the last to ensure England came out on top. Smith had earlier taken the crucial wicket of Smriti Mandhana, whose 88 from 94 balls looked to be taking India to a straightforward win until, hobbling with cramp caused by the sweltering humidity, the Indian vice-captain sent a catch into the hands of long-off with 55 runs still needed."
"I can't quite comprehend what's just happened, Smith told Sky Sports. The fight that we showed at the end there was amazing. For me, it was trying not to overcomplicate it too much. I've been practising that death plan all week, trying to bowl a tight line into their heels. With both teams still pushing for a place in the semi-finals, this was the tournament's most crunch match so far, and the capacity Indore"
England secured a World Cup semi-final place by defending 288 and beating India by four runs in a last-over thriller at Indore. Heather Knight scored a century in her 300th international to set up the finish. India required 27 from 18, but Linsey Smith conceded four runs from the 48th over and defended 14 off the final over. Smith had earlier dismissed Smriti Mandhana, whose 88 from 94 had seemed to take India toward victory before cramp caused her to hobble and send a long-off catch with 55 still needed. Deepti Sharma made a fifty but was later dismissed, and Richa Ghosh's wicket left India short; India must beat New Zealand and avoid defeat to qualify.
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