Harmanpreet Kaur Reflects on Costly Collapse in Record Chase Loss
India’s five-bowler strategy to strengthen their batting backfired again as Australia dominated the match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed disappointment over a lower-order collapse that led to India’s three-wicket defeat in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Despite reaching 294 for 4 with seven overs left, India were bowled out for 330 after losing six wickets for just 36 runs.
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Harmanpreet Highlights Missed Opportunities in Batting
Openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) provided a strong foundation with a 155-run stand. Harmanpreet admitted that the team failed to capitalize in the final overs, missing 30–40 crucial runs. Annabel Sutherland’s superb spell of 5/40 dismantled India’s lower order and shifted momentum. Harmanpreet praised the top order but emphasized the need for better execution in death overs.
Australia’s Record Chase and Bowling Struggles for India
Australia chased down 331 — the highest target in women’s ODI history — with Alyssa Healy’s brilliant 142 off 107 balls leading the charge. Ellyse Perry, returning from cramps, scored an unbeaten 47 to seal the win with one over to spare. Among Indian bowlers, only Shree Charani impressed with 3/41, while others failed to contain the Australian attack.
Team and Harmanpreet to Review Bowling Strategy
Harmanpreet stated that the team would reassess their five-bowler plan after consecutive defeats to South Africa and Australia. She said two bad games would not shake their faith in the combination. Healy, named Player of the Match, credited Australia’s bowlers for restricting India below 360 and praised Charani’s consistent bowling. Australia next face Bangladesh, while India will meet England in Indore.