Indore’s Holkar Stadium is hosting an important game between India and England for the ongoing Women’s World Cup on Sunday. With a semifinal spot at stake, India needs to win two of their remaining three matches to secure a top-four finish, while unbeaten England aims to maintain their dominant run.
Amid the thrilling game, Harmanpreet Kaur’s search trend surged on Google. The active search volume for Kaur was 50,000+ at around 10 pm.
England, led by skipper Heather Knight, showcased their batting firepower in the previous match. Knight celebrated her 300th international appearance with a commanding 109-run innings off 91 balls, featuring 15 fours and a six, marking her third ODI hundred and highest WODI score.
For India, off-spinner Deepti Sharma stood out with the ball, consistently providing breakthroughs and giving captain Harmanpreet Kaur the support needed to keep England in check.
India kicked off their World Cup journey with convincing wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan but the momentum hit a roadblock with back-to-back defeats against South Africa and Australia. Currently, the hosts sit fourth on the points table, just behind third-placed England.
The Indian side’s recent struggles have been glaring, particularly on flat Visakhapatnam pitches where they failed to defend totals of 251 and 330, suffering narrow three-wicket losses on both occasions. These outcomes have sparked debates over team strategy, with critics questioning the reliance on just five frontline bowlers while packing the squad with multiple all-rounders. The tactical approach, intended to balance depth in batting and bowling, has so far left the team vulnerable at critical moments.
