TL;DR
- Smriti Mandhana, India’s vice-captain, anchored the chase with a classy 88 against England.
- But, she was dismissed at a crucial juncture as India fell short by just four runs.
- Addressing the press, she accepted full responsibility, acknowledging that her dismissal triggered a collapse.
- India now faces a tough road to reach the semifinals.
- Critics commended her honesty while highlighting that India’s batting depth and strategy in pressure situations remain weak.
- The Indian women’s team must regroup quickly for upcoming must-win fixtures to stay alive in the tournament.





