Women’s World Cup: Smriti breaks down, takes blame for India’s loss

Smriti Mandhana took responsibility for India’s heartbreaking four-run defeat to England in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, admitting her dismissal triggered the collapse from a dominant position. Despite strong knocks from Mandhana (88) and Harmanpreet Kaur (70), India faltered late in the chase, jeopardizing their semifinal hopes ahead of must-win games against New Zealand and Bangladesh. Smriti Mandhana took responsibility for India’s heartbreaking four-run defeat to England in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, admitting her dismissal triggered the collapse from a dominant position. Despite strong knocks from Mandhana (88) and Harmanpreet Kaur (70), India faltered late in the chase, jeopardizing their semifinal hopes ahead of must-win games against New Zealand and Bangladesh.