India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has taken the blame for Sunday's (Oct 19) loss against England in Women's World Cup 2025 in Indore. Chasing 289, India women fell short by four runs despite being in a strong position throughout the chase barring a mini collapse late in the match. Mandhana was batting beautifully on 88 when she tried to go over the ropes but fell in the process with Indian needing 55 runs in 8.4 overs. India suffered a mini collapse of three wickets from thereon and fell short of target in a heartbreaking result.<h2>Mandhana takes blame for loss against England women</h2>"We could have done better with our shot selection," Mandhana said at the post-match press conference. "It started from me, so I will take it on myself that the shot selection should have been better. We just needed six runs per over. Maybe we should have taken the game deeper. I'll take it [upon] myself because the collapse started from me."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-did-mitchell-starc-bowl-the-fastest-ball-in-cricket-history-heres-what-we-know-1760869382401">Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in history - Here's what we know</a>After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.<h2>How can India make it to the semis?</h2>For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.

India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has taken the blame for Sunday's (Oct 19) loss against England in Women's World Cup 2025 in Indore. Chasing 289, India women fell short by four runs despite being in a strong position throughout the chase barring a mini collapse late in the match. Mandhana was batting beautifully on 88 when she tried to go over the ropes but fell in the process with Indian needing 55 runs in 8.4 overs. India suffered a mini collapse of three wickets from thereon and fell short of target in a heartbreaking result. Mandhana takes blame for loss against England women "We could have done better with our shot selection," Mandhana said at the post-match press conference. "It started from me, so I will take it on myself that the shot selection should have been better. We just needed six runs per over. Maybe we should have taken the game deeper. I'll take it [upon] myself because the collapse started from me." Also Read - Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in history - Here's what we know After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa. How can India make it to the semis? For India to have sure shot ticket to the last four of the tournament, they'd need to win their remaining two matches - against New Zealand women and Bangladesh women. A loss in the next two matches will leave India depending on the results of other teams. While India's net run-rate is better than the remaining five team in contention, they'd want to make it to the top four without outside help as the hosts.

After Mandhana's wicket, India quickly fell to 262/6 in 46.5 overs from 234/3 in 41.2 overs - a trait visible in all of their World Cup matches so far. The loss has threatened their chances of making it to the top four while England have qualified along with Australia and South Africa.

Women's World Cup 2025: Mandhana takes blame 'on myself' for loss against England

India's recent Test tour of England marked the beginning of a new era for the under newly appointed skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> and sans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as well as Ravi Ashwin. They fought hard in the five-Test series and honours were shared in the end as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended with the 2-2 scoreline. Among many who made their name in the series, pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/akash-deep">Akash Deep</a> was one of them who, apart from taking 13 wickets, also scored 66 in the second innings of the last Test to help India set a match-winning target of 374 runs.<h2>Akash Deep on scoring 66 in Oval Test against England</h2>The pacer added 107 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket after coming in to bat as night-watchman on day 2 of the Test which moved at a fast pace initially. &nbsp;He had shown glimpses of his batting prowess when he helped India avoid follow on in Brisbane Test during Australia tour in BGT 2024-25.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-odi-world-cup-what-is-bronco-test-manoj-tiwary-1756207166953">'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary</a>"I think I should put extra pressure on myself as a batter to contribute," he said in a conversation with ESPNCricinfo. "That's what it (The Oval innings) taught me." The pacer also shared that the batters used to taunt them (bowlers) playfully and may stay quiet for some time."They [team-mates] were happy because the batters used to taunt us in a friendly way, 'can you also contribute once in a while, make 10 or 20 runs at least', so I felt they'll keep quiet now for some time."<h2>When will India play Tests next?</h2>India's next Test assignment is at home against West Indies in a two-Test series which starts October 2. Akash Deep, who is at BCCI's Centre of Excellence as of now, is expected to be a part of the team as India try to improve their position on World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle table.

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed that batters used to taunt them (bowlers), although in a friendly manner, and hopefully will keep quiet for some time now after his 66 in Oval Test against England which India won to draw five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-2.

India's recent Test tour of England marked the beginning of a new era for the under newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill and sans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as well as Ravi Ashwin. They fought hard in the five-Test series and honours were shared in the end as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended with the 2-2 scoreline. Among many who made their name in the series, pacer Akash Deep was one of them who, apart from taking 13 wickets, also scored 66 in the second innings of the last Test to help India set a match-winning target of 374 runs. Akash Deep on scoring 66 in Oval Test against England The pacer added 107 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket after coming in to bat as night-watchman on day 2 of the Test which moved at a fast pace initially. He had shown glimpses of his batting prowess when he helped India avoid follow on in Brisbane Test during Australia tour in BGT 2024-25. Also Read - 'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit out of 2027 ODI WC,' says ex-India batter Manoj Tiwary "I think I should put extra pressure on myself as a batter to contribute," he said in a conversation with ESPNCricinfo. "That's what it (The Oval innings) taught me." The pacer also shared that the batters used to taunt them (bowlers) playfully and may stay quiet for some time. "They [team-mates] were happy because the batters used to taunt us in a friendly way, 'can you also contribute once in a while, make 10 or 20 runs at least', so I felt they'll keep quiet now for some time." When will India play Tests next? India's next Test assignment is at home against West Indies in a two-Test series which starts October 2. Akash Deep, who is at BCCI's Centre of Excellence as of now, is expected to be a part of the team as India try to improve their position on World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle table.

India pacer Akash Deep has revealed that batters used to taunt them (bowlers), although in a friendly manner, and hopefully will keep quiet for some time now after his 66 in Oval Test against England which India won to draw five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at 2-2.

'They'll keep quiet now,' India pacer Akash Deep on 66 in Oval Test vs England amid 'friendly taunts from batters'

The India team need to win the Oval Test to level the series 2-2 (one drawn) against England. And the chances of such an outcome seems to be a little in favour of India when they come out to bowl against England on day 5 of the fifth Test match. However, with only 35 runs needed and 4 wickets remaining it can also go England's way.&nbsp;Two factors, though, seem to tilt the game marginally in favour of India. First, the overcast conditions that could help the Indian pacers by offering swing and second, Chris Woakes, England's number ten is injured and the probability of him batting remains bleak. Even if he does bat, how helpful he will be to his team is questionable.&nbsp;&nbsp;If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.&nbsp;With just 35 more runs needed for England to win the match and India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening hours.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-day-5-weather-report-will-rain-be-the-x-factor-at-the-oval-as-india-england-set-for-thriller-1754276842485">IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller?</a>&nbsp;Also, the fact that England is leading the series 2-1 and would want to close the series with a win and not allow an away team to level the test series would be playing on the mind of the English players.&nbsp;What works in England's favour For England it is their home ground and they certainly know the conditions well. Then there is the specialist batsman in the form of &nbsp;Jamie Smith, who has scored 434 runs in 9 innings. Also Jamie Overton, who will be on the other side of the pitch is a bowling all-rounderThe other three batsmen to follow are Gus Atkinson, Joshua Tongue and Chris Woakes. Atkinson has a Test hundred,118 vs Sri Lanka at Lord's itself.&nbsp;

If Indian pacers take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, England will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.

The India team need to win the Oval Test to level the series 2-2 (one drawn) against England. And the chances of such an outcome seems to be a little in favour of India when they come out to bowl against England on day 5 of the fifth Test match. However, with only 35 runs needed and 4 wickets remaining it can also go England's way. Two factors, though, seem to tilt the game marginally in favour of India. First, the overcast conditions that could help the Indian pacers by offering swing and second, Chris Woakes, England's number ten is injured and the probability of him batting remains bleak. Even if he does bat, how helpful he will be to his team is questionable. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat. With just 35 more runs needed for England to win the match and India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening hours. Also Read: IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller? Also, the fact that England is leading the series 2-1 and would want to close the series with a win and not allow an away team to level the test series would be playing on the mind of the English players. What works in England's favour For England it is their home ground and they certainly know the conditions well. Then there is the specialist batsman in the form of Jamie Smith, who has scored 434 runs in 9 innings. Also Jamie Overton, who will be on the other side of the pitch is a bowling all-rounder The other three batsmen to follow are Gus Atkinson, Joshua Tongue and Chris Woakes. Atkinson has a Test hundred,118 vs Sri Lanka at Lord's itself.

If Indian pacers take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, England will be left with no option but to send injured Woakes out to bat.

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Amid overcast skies, new ball and 4 wickets to pick, what are India's chances