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Women’s Cricket World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur powers India into final
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Harmanpreet Kaur powered India into the Women’s Cricket World Cup final after they defeated Australia by 36 runs in the semi-final on Thursday. (Reuters)
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The start of the India vs Australia Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final was delayed due to rain. The match was later reduced to 42 overs per side. (AP)
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India did not start well as they lost in-form opener Smriti Mandhana in the first over of the semi-final that was played in Derby on Thursday. (AP)
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Australia struck again when they removed opener Punam Raut in the 10th over, making India struggle at the start. (AP)
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However, India captain Mithali Raj steadied the innings with her 61-ball 36. (AP)
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After Mithali got out, it was Harmanpreet Kaur who took on the anchor’s role. (AP)
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Harmanpreet Kaur went on to play one of the greatest innings witnessed in women’s limited overs cricket. (Reuters)
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Harmanpreet scored an unbeaten 171 runs off just 115 balls at a strike rate of close to 150. (Reuters)
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Harmanpreet Kaur hammered seven sixes and 20 boundaries to take India to a formidable total of 281/4 after 42 overs. (AP)
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India started brilliantly with the ball as Shikha Pandey removed Australia opener Beth Mooney in the second over. (Reuters)
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India made Australia struggle as the cricketers from Down Under were tottering at 21/3 in the eighth over. (AP)
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Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami also picked up two crucial wickets. (AP)
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Australia's Elyse Villani and Alex Blackwell tried reviving their innings with their feisty knocks. (AP)
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But the target proved too much as Australia were bowled out for 245 in 40.1 overs. (AP)
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